Best response to the Scotch Game: Haxo Gambit (C44)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 · White to move
What is the best response to the Scotch Game: Haxo Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Ng5.
The main theoretical reply is Ng5, reaching the Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Sarratt Variation.
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