Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Central Variation (C64)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 · Black to move
What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Central Variation (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Qe7.
The main theoretical reply is Qe7, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Boden Variation.
Ranked replies for Black