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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Hedgehog Defense

ECO A3012 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

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 (A30) reaches this position after 12 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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