Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids and analogies galore make the

and analogies galore make the book incredibly stimulating and instructive

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

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

Why this book stands out:• Comprehensive and structured guide to essential and advanced endgames• Deep theoretical insights with practical value for tournament play• Hundreds of examples

Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids and analogies galore make theThroughout 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.