Best response to the Ware Opening (A00)

Q: What is the best response to the Ware Opening?

The main response is a5, reaching the Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation.

1. a4 · Black to move

What is the best response to the Ware Opening (1. a4)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with a5.

The main theoretical reply is a5, reaching the Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation.

Ranked replies for Black

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