Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids The Giuoco Piano ‘Evans Gambit

The Giuoco Piano ‘Evans Gambit style’ 1

Romero and De Prado explain the typical plans and tactics using illustrative games with clear verbal explanations

It begins with the most fundamental ideas

and analogies galore make the book incredibly stimulating and instructive

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

Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog Kids The Giuoco Piano ‘Evans GambitThroughout 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.