Hippopotamus Defense
What is the Hippopotamus Defense?
The Hippopotamus Defense is a chess opening that begins with 1. e4 Nh6. It is classified under ECO B00 and has 2 named variations. Black chooses it with the move Nh6.
Moves: 1. e4 Nh6
ECO: B00
Chosen by: Black
Main variations
1. e4 Nh6 2. d4 g6 3. c4 f6
All 2 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| B00 | Main line | 1. e4 Nh6 |
| B00 | Main line | 1. e4 Nh6 2. d4 g6 3. c4 f6 |
How to learn an opening
Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.
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