Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. O-O · Black to move
What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. O-O)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nf6.
The main theoretical reply is Nf6, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred.
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