The Hippopotamus system of defence topmaterial well laid out

well laid out

This new book is our “Jubilee” as it is the 10th in the series

Between 1984 and 1990 they contested five long matches for the World Championship

Chapter 4 – 6

Grivas presents almost 240 games

The Hippopotamus system of defence topmaterial well laid outWhat is the Hippopotamus system? The idea is that at the start of the game, Black develops within his own first three ranks. He creates a solid, flexible and hopefully stable position and waits for the action. Then, at the right moment, he will strike back! The Hippopotamus was named by the eccentric English amateur player JC Thompson, back in the 1950s. That name seems as good as any. If the conditions are right, Black will emerge from the swamp of