"Hippopotamus Defence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Hippopotamus Defences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Hippopotamus Defence}} Hippopotamus Defence (plural Hippopotamus Defences)
  1. (Chess) 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). Categories (topical): Chess openings Synonyms: hippo
    Sense id: en-Hippopotamus_Defence-en-noun-YXcy8Waz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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