the hippo system
s yuferov - g chepukaitis
saint petersberg 1996
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hippo system is a attempt to create a all purpose approach for black...knights and bishops are developed quickly but in a certain way...system starts a bit cramped but it can expend...but it will keep you in the game
white to move
'if everything is placed just right, then look for an active pawn move'
most likely it is easier for black to find such a move.
any of the pawns in the line can be activated.
opening plan
1.a watchtower is placed in the center of the chess board-across the equator-aim-
it rules the surrounding area and from there it is easy to attack and defend
a N is 4x stronger on this strong point than on the edge of the board
2.a team of centerilized and powerful pieces is needed to control hostile space-add to increase center presence-
use your pawns... Ns... and Bs... to do that
3.eliminate opposing center presence-subtract-
4.somewhat later your team invades-physically- hostile space
KIA
kings indian attack... is a very patient opening that seeks to develop all whites pieces before starting attack
here is the starting formation:
1.Nf3 2.g3 3.Bg2 4.00 5.d3 6.N1-d2 7.e4
KIA
it might transform into different shapes...here is one of them
depending on the situation the Nh4 might be on e1 square (Ne1)
here is something similar
g3 system:
1.g3 2.Bg2 3.d3 4.Nd2 ? intent is e4? / decide on Ne2 or Nf3?
leonid stein - eero book
tallin 1969
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