Hippopotamus Defence

noun

A defensive opening in which a player places pawns on b6, d6, e6, and g6, brings out the knights and fianchettoes the bishops (on b7 and g7).

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Meanings

nounHippopotamus Defence (plural Hippopotamus Defences)

plural Hippopotamus Defences · alternative hippo

  1. board gamesA defensive opening in which a player places pawns on b6, d6, e6, and g6, brings out the knights and fianchettoes the bishops (on b7 and g7).
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