Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation (C68)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 · Black to move
What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with bxc6.
The main theoretical reply is bxc6, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Lutikov Variation.
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