Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog UpdateSN_required false b6 is that it can

b6 is that it can be employed against all of White's mainline openings

Through 78 fully annotated games

d3 we deprive Black of the luxury of being able to choose his own favorite variation in the Spanish

Fritz&Fertig

Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog UpdateSN_required false b6 is that it canThroughout 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.