Hippopotamus Defence with FM Mihailo Djokic + PGN

What makes the Hippo deadly?

• Same setup vs e4, d4, c4, London, English… everything.
• Your opponent gets space. You get clarity and a plan.
• No theory to memorize — just simple, effective ideas.
• Built to frustrate aggressive players and punish overextension.

FM Djokic walks you through how to shut down:

• London System
• 1.e4 and Classical Setups
• English Opening
• f4-e4-d4 Structure
• e4-d4-c4 Structure
• “Space grabbers” that burn out by move 15

Why This Course Works:

• Learn how to handle ALL main White setups — and play the same system in return.
• See how to punish overambitious players who think space = advantage.
• Model games, deep breakdowns, and traps included.
• You’ll come out safe, solid, and ready to pounce in the middlegame.

Whether you’re a practical club player or just sick of theory trap, this is the course for you.

Outline:

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Hippopotamus vs London System
Chapter 3 Hippopotamus vs f4-d4-e4 Structure
Chapter 4 Hippopotamus vs Classical System
Chapter 5 Hippopotamus vs English Opening
Chapter 6 Hippopotamus vs e4-d4-c4 Structure
Chapter 7 Model Game Nakamura-Mamedyarov I
Chapter 8 Model Game Nakamura-Mamedyarov II