A30
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Hedgehog Defense
1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 c5 4. g3 b6 5. Bg2 Bb7 6. O-O Be7
The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Hedgehog Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A30. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 c5 4. g3 b6 5. Bg2 Bb7 6. O-O Be7.
It belongs to the English Opening family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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