Best response to the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit (C44)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3 · Black to move

What is the best response to the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with d5.

The main theoretical reply is d5, reaching the Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Göring Gambit Declined.

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