2011 as well against Nigel Short. [Site "Leuven"] [Date "2011.10.09"] [EventDate "2011.10.09"] [Round "2"] [Result "1/2-1/2"] [White "Nigel Short"] [Black "Garry Kasparov"] [ECO "B06"] 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Nf3 d6 4. Bc4 e6 5. Bb3 Ne7 6. c3 b6 7. Be3 Bb7 8. Nbd2 Nd7 9. h3 h6 10. Qe2 a5 11. O-O a4 12. Bc2 O-O 13. Nh2 a3 14. b3 c5 15. Rad1 cxd4 16. cxd4 Nc6 17. Ndf3 Nb4 18. Bb1 Ba6 19. Qd2 Bxf1 20. Rxf1 Nc6 21. Bxh6 Nf6 22. Rd1 e5 23. Bxg7 Kxg7 24. Nf1 Qe7 25. d5 Nd4 26. Nxd4 exd4 27. Qxd4 Qe5 28. Qxe5 dxe5 29. Ne3 b5 30. Bd3 Rab8 31. f3 Rfc8 32. b4 Ne8 33. Nc2 Rc3 34. Kf2 Rbc8 35. Ne3 Nd6 36. Ke2 Rf8 37. Kd2 Rc7 38. g4 Rh8 39. Rh1 g5 40. Rh2 Rcc8 44. Bf1 Ra8 45. Kc3 Rhc8+ 46. Kb3 Rab8 47. h4 gxh4 48. Rxh4 Rh8 49. Rxh8 Rxh8 50. Nxa3 Rh1 51. Bxb5 1/2-1/2
The hippo!
i kinda loathe the hippo. seems to me the main idea is to frustrate white into bloundering.
i kinda loathe the hippo. seems to me the main idea is to frustrate white into bloundering.
i kinda loathe the hippo. seems to me the main idea is to frustrate white into bloundering.
I'm interested in reading about the Hippopotamus Defense. Which of the following would be most recommended?
- The HIPPO System: A Universal Chess Opening for White & Black by Eric Briffoz
- The Hippo System: A Universal Opening System for White and Black - Mongredien Edition by Gary K Gifford
The Hippopotamus Defence: A Deceptively Dangerous Universal Chess Opening System for Black by Alessio de Santis
I'm interested in reading about the Hippopotamus Defense. Which of the following would be most recommended?
De Santis
I'm interested in reading about the Hippopotamus Defense. Which of the following would be most recommended?
I ordered both the Briffoz and de Santis books -- I love studying unusual openings. The de Santis book is supposed to ship between "July 3 - August 7".
I think Josh Freidel's approach here is educational https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-c-_QLCzc0
Ungainly as it is, the hippopotamus is the world's deadliest large land mammal, killing an estimated 500 people per year in Africa. Hippos are aggressive creatures, and they have very sharp teeth.
Despite being vegetarian, hippos are considered the most dangerous terrestrial animal on the African continent. Male hippos are exceptionally territorial and will actively defend their section of river or lake from perceived intruders. Females will attack any animal that comes between them and their offspring. Hippos can run at speeds of over 30 km/ph on land, and may weigh over 3,300 lb/ 1,500 kg. A male hippo's canine teeth can exceed 20"/ 50 cm.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36320744
https://www.tripsavvy.com/africas-most-dangerous-animals-1454125
Ungainly as it is, the hippopotamus is the world's deadliest large land mammal, killing an estimated 500 people per year in Africa. Hippos are aggressive creatures, and they have very sharp teeth.
Despite being vegetarian, hippos are considered the most dangerous terrestrial animal on the African continent. Male hippos are exceptionally territorial and will actively defend their section of river or lake from perceived intruders. Females will attack any animal that comes between them and their offspring. Hippos can run at speeds of over 30 km/ph on land, and may weigh over 3,300 lb/ 1,500 kg. A male hippo's canine teeth can exceed 20"/ 50 cm.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36320744
https://www.tripsavvy.com/africas-most-dangerous-animals-1454125
Thanks friend for that educational slip.
I think Josh Freidel's approach here is educational
As a Hippo player I enjoyed this video. It is good to hear what White is thinking while Black is setting up a Hippo.
GM Friedel constantly derides Black's moves and strategies, but what I find significant is that it took White 75 moves to win the game; and then only because Black blundered on move #66 when the position had nothing to do with Black's choice to play a Hippo. Not only does this game fail to refute the Hippo but I think it demonstrates the Hippo is pretty tough.
It should be mentioned that GM Gareev is not typically a Hippo player. He has played only two Hippos that can be found in databases. In fact move 9...Nf6 was innacurate; 9...b6 was needed. Gareev also tried to "walk" the king to h6 and then changed his mind. If the Hippo was as weak as so many claim it is, White should have won this easily.
All the more reason to appreciate the Hippo.
So far I've been unable to find any mention by the author about using it as white, but I intend to play it as white also because I'm done with worrying about mountains of theory.
The general thinking is that if you want a win with White that there are better choices than a Hippo.
..., but I intend to play it as white also because I'm done with worrying about mountains of theory...
Now you can start worrying about all kinds of pawn structures instead 
Honestly, white can break through very easily
The hippo is effective in lower rated games and blitz and bullet, but it isn't sound
Honestly, white can break through very easily
The hippo is effective in lower rated games and blitz and bullet, but it isn't sound
Just that Black would not play exd, for example. Black has a lot of options. Also, there is no need to allow that exact position.
The Hippo is the Athletico Madrid of chess defences....
No