de Santis: The Hippopotamus Defence Klassiker His numerous books and articles

His numerous books and articles have been translated into several languages and published in many countries

he has previously published opening monographs such as the "Tarrasch Defense"

Vitaly Tseshkovsky

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He has authored The Most Flexible Sicilian

de Santis: The Hippopotamus Defence Klassiker His numerous books and articlesA Deceptively Dangerous Universal Chess Opening System for Black The Hippopotamus Defence is just what a club player needs. Its a straightforward and clear cut chess opening that avoids the ever growing body of mainline theory. Its universal: Black can use the Hippo against virtually all of Whites choices (1. e4, 1. d4, 1. c4, 1. f4, the Colle, London, Trompowsky, Rti and others). Its not very well known and will surprise many opponents. On top of all