Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 · 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. c3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Bd7.
The main theoretical reply is Bd7, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense.
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