The Hedgehog - a universel system against 1.c4 and 1.Nf3

The Hedgehog is a very artery opening system characterized by a very peculiar pawn structure. At first glance, the configuration of the blacks may seem somewhat passive, but appearances are deceiving. In this opening, Black always waits for the opportunity to take the initiative and launch a counterattack, placing her pieces harmoniously behind a wall of pawns, waiting for the moment to open the game and release the full potential of her formation. Varios world champions, including Kasparov, Karpov and Carlsen, have played the Hedgehog system. It is suitable for any style of play and can be raised from a large number of opening systems.