Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense (C83)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. c3 Be7 · White to move
What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. c3 Be7)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Re1.
The main theoretical reply is Re1, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line.
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