The Hippopotamus Rises: A Chess Opening by Andrew Martin

From the Publisher

The hippopotamus, as every big game hunter knows, is a deceptively dangerous beast. And so, in the chess world, is the Hippopotamus Defense. To opponents unfamiliar with it, it looks awkward and unaggressive—until it crushes the life out of their favorite openings. Andrew Martin analyzes the basic moves and key variations of the Hippopotamus, showing with illustrative games how it confuses the average player yet is inherently sound enough for Grandmaster competition. In these days of huge databases and long forcing lines, the Hippopotamus stands out, offering everyone the chance to play chess in an original and interesting way.

Details from Seller

• ISBN: 0713489898
• Publisher: Batsford, B.T., Ltd.
• Pub. Date: March 2006
• Condition:

Comments from the Seller: 2006-03-28 Paperback New NEW-never used. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Cover is in good condition with just mild shelf wear. There is a black line on the lower edge of the book. Orders packed carefully and shipped daily with tracking # emailed to you.