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

ECO A30

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Hedgehog Defense is a chess opening line in the English Opening complex, reached after 1.c4 e6 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nc3 c5 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.O-O Be7.

It is catalogued under code A30 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Be7 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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