Both sides fianchetto and develop symmetrically. A flexible system that can lead to Hedgehog, Maroczy Bind, or reversed Sicilian structures.
Black adopts the compact Hedgehog formation with pawns on a6, b6, d6, e6
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Open in ChessGrind →A flexible flank opening that can transpose into many other openings. Named after Howard Staunton who employed it in 1843.
A hypermodern opening where White fianchettoes and controls the center from the flanks. Named after Richard Réti who pioneered hypermodern ideas.
An offbeat opening where White seizes kingside space with f4. Can lead to a reversed Dutch Defense setup.
A flexible system where White builds a King's Indian structure with reversed colors. Popular with Fischer who used it to devastating effect.