Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense (C63)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 · White to move

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What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5)? White 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: Schliemann Defense, Exchange Variation.

Ranked replies for White
Bxc6 theory
exf5 theory
d4 theory
Nc3 theory
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