Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 · White to move

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What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Ba4.

The main theoretical reply is Bxc6, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation.

Ranked replies for White
Ba4
50% · 1g
Bxc6 theory
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