Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids Victor Bologan focuses on opening

Victor Bologan focuses on opening lines he learned from his trainer Viacheslav Chebanenko in his youth in Moldavia

It begins with the most fundamental ideas

Romero and De Prado explain the typical plans and tactics using illustrative games with clear verbal explanations

You are now invited to join the author in a very personal autobiographical journey

The Giuoco Piano ‘Evans Gambit style’ 1

Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids Victor Bologan focuses on openingThroughout my career, I have found the hedgehog (either color) to be one of the most difficult positions to master. With white (the side with more space) there is always the danger of overexerting yourself (or missing the opponent's pawn breakthrough). With black (the side with less space) there is always the danger of mistime the pawn breakthrough, or simply not getting any counterplay and being overrun.