Answers.Body: <p>Chess isn't a solved game so it's hard to give a definite answer. However experience tells us that 2.Nf3 (developing a piece and targeting the e5 pawn) is the preferred choice by strong players. 2.Nc3 and 2.Bc4 are probably just as good but not so flexible (for instance with 2.Nc3 you don't get the opportunity to play a quick c3+d4 plan).</p>
  <p>Gambit lovers may also want to try 2.d4 (to get into a Danish Gambit after 2.exd4 3.c3) or 2.f4 (the King's Gambit)</p>
  <p>You can explore a bit <a href="https://lichess.org/analysis#3" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a></p>
  
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Body: <p>So lets say I am white, and I open with 1.e4. Black responds with 1...e5. What would be the best move to get me into the best opening position?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: General consensus (including engine's) is that **2. Nf3** is strongest.  Many other moves are also playable for the vast, vast majority of chess players. For example, **2. Nc3** and **2. Bc4** are quite playable (many other options). Play **2. f4** if you're looking to take souls (but know it is a double-edged weapon).
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Title: What is the best option for White after 1.e4 e5?
ThreadText: # What is the best option for White after 1.e4 e5?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2023-02-08)
  
  So lets say I am white, and I open with 1.e4. Black responds with 1...e5. What would be the best move to get me into the best opening position?
  
  **Tags:** opening, 1.e4
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: General consensus (including engine's) is that **2. Nf3** is strongest.  Many other moves are also playable for the vast, vast majority of chess players. For example, **2. Nc3** and **2. Bc4** are quite playable (many other options). Play **2. f4** if you're looking to take souls (but know it is a double-edged weapon).  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2023-02-08. Score: 0 | Accepted answer
  
  Chess isn't a solved game so it's hard to give a definite answer. However experience tells us that 2.Nf3 (developing a piece and targeting the e5 pawn) is the preferred choice by strong players. 2.Nc3 and 2.Bc4 are probably just as good but not so flexible (for instance with 2.Nc3 you don't get the opportunity to play a quick c3+d4 plan).
  
  Gambit lovers may also want to try 2.d4 (to get into a Danish Gambit after 2.exd4 3.c3) or 2.f4 (the King's Gambit)
  
  You can explore a bit [here](https://lichess.org/analysis#3)
  
  
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