Hippopotamus Defense
ECO: B00Semi-Open Games1.e4 Nh6
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About the Hippopotamus Defense
The Hippopotamus Defense is catalogued under ECO code B00, in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.e4 Nh6, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Hippopotamus Defense has 2 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.