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Avatar of TheWinningGenius

What is the best response to1.e4-c5 2.Nf3?
is it 2.d6,2.e6,2.Nf6 or else?

Avatar of madhatter5

in my opinion, d6 is best.

Avatar of Dragec

there is no "best response", otherwise everyone would play it exclusively.

There are several reasonable variations, and itss up to you to choose one that fits you most.

chessgames.com opening explorer:

2...d6  39,015

36.2%

33.5%

30.3%
2...Nc6  26,765

36.2%

34.7%

29.1%
2...e6  23,809

35.3%

34.3%

30.4%
2...g6  1,815

38.8%

31.2%

30%
2...a6  951

38.3%

29.1%

32.6%
2...Nf6  746

44.2%

30.4%

25.3%
Avatar of Conquistador

World peace.