Hippopotamus Defense
ECO: B00Semi-Open Games1.e4 Nh6 2.d4 g6 3.c4 f6
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How it's played
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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 2.d4 g6 3.c4 f6, 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.