Marin Mihail. Marin's Solution to 1.Nf3. Part 1

Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2018.With this database, GM Mihail Marin marks the beginning of a new ambitious opening project - Marin's solution to 1.Nf3. The repertoire is divided into three databases. We can say that the so-called Hedgehog Setup is the cornerstone of the repertoire. Of course, in his repertoire databases, the author also deals with White's attempts to sidestep the Hedgehog. These systems are covered in Part 3, while Parts 1 and 2 are dedicated to the subtleties of the Hedgehog System.Here is what the author has to say about the Hedgehog:The Hedgehog is a very transpositional opening where knowing the general plans is as important as the concrete theory. In the early phase, it is useful to know the best move orders. Then, however, everything gradually becomes a matter of individual choice. This is why in many lines I have given alternatives for Black to the main lines as my aim is to give a complete picture of the possible plans. One final warning: Engines are very optimistic for white in the beginning probably due to his space advantage. But they tend to come back to reality in the early middlegame. So don't be discouraged if at any time you read "+0.50"!Since knowing the general plans is as important as the concrete theory, before diving into the theoretical subtleties, Marin makes a complete overview of the arising pawn structures. Let's take a look at them.Structure 1 - Black Plays b6-b5 in English Hedgehog...