Hippo[B06]-TWIC 961

The Hippo
The Hippo formation is a branch of the Modern Defence.

An Intro-Part 1


Part 2


TWIC 961

The Hippo formation(diagram) does not get much publicity but is still used to generate unbalanced play.

9...Nd7

Petrov got a strong attack going after white took some liberties on the kingside.

Here is the feature game.

Kockum,A (2357) - Petrov,Marij (2512)

Hippo[B06]
TCh-SWE Elite 2012–13 Sweden SWE (8), 16.03.2013

Position 1

Black is set up to attack the kingside. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

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