I broke 2400 with the Hippo.

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  • čas přidán 23. 06. 2022
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    I broke 2400 with the Hippo.
    Today we got Solomon playing the Hippopotamus Defense as he looks to break 2400 ELO. The Hippopotamus Defense is a top tier chess opening for black (and white!) which can help you improve at chess fast. Let us know what you think of the Hippopotamus Defense chess games shown, and what other chess openings from Solomon you'd want to see!
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Komentáře • 66

  • @TheChessGiant
    @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +3

    My 6+ Hour Hippo Course! thechessgiant.gumroad.com/l/hippopotamusdefensecourse

  • @johnybalohny
    @johnybalohny Před rokem +16

    I'm really enjoying playing the Hippo. I feel like I'm in control when I get the 6 pawns on the 6th rank, ready to lock up any attack on my structure. And frequently I find myself bursting out after the opening, and cramping up white's space, turning what was a passive seeming position, into an agressive and solidly defended push.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      That's awesome Johny! Ya I couldn't agree more, it's a great system.

  • @banzaiburger9589
    @banzaiburger9589 Před rokem +11

    I love your Hippo series. I'm not much of a bullet player but I can see the advantage of using this system with fast time controls. Takes them out of theory fast.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Danny! Glad you're enjoying it. Also yes couldn't agree more, definitely my go-to opening at the moment.

    • @banzaiburger9589
      @banzaiburger9589 Před rokem +1

      @@TheChessGiant last night I won a classical otb with the Hippo. The guy played London System against me and quickly got confused. ☺️

  • @gboundrapa
    @gboundrapa Před rokem +4

    Speed runs with the hippo is really good to see how you use the op. Good stuff.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Yessir! I'd love to do a Hippo speedruns in the future. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @kalistadrake5226
    @kalistadrake5226 Před rokem +3

    Great philosophy!! "I don't really care; I'm trying to get your King" I love it! Great Video. I would love to see more like it. Solomon, you are definitely one of the BEST chess instructors on YT!! Would you do me favor and please do a video on the Giouco Pianissimo ? Preferably with slower time controls ? Also, what do you do with the Hippo against the dreaded Four Pawns Attack? Maybe you could show us that.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Hey Kalista! First off, I'm super glad you enjoyed the video! And both of the video recommendations you gave are awesome. I did make a Giuoco Piano video recently, with the Giuoco Pianissimo getting it's own segment. Below is the link if you want to check it out!
      czcams.com/video/IREcO52zlYY/video.html
      And, for the four pawn hippo, yes I will make a video on this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @hiddenchannel3902
    @hiddenchannel3902 Před rokem +2

    the great thing about the hippo is you can play like 20 moves without thinking, in other systems like london it only 5-7 moves without thinking really saves you time on the clock

  • @alamgirsani5531
    @alamgirsani5531 Před rokem +4

    Darn Hippo! So hard to play against.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem

      Facts Alamgir! I think e4/d4/f4 and then quick f5 is probably the best reply against it that I need to study up on. That said, I don't see it a ton.

  • @yosefcohen483
    @yosefcohen483 Před rokem +2

    You broke 2400? I broke 2100.. (rapid) I guess Hippo is an option. hip hip!

  • @FloatingSunfish
    @FloatingSunfish Před rokem +4

    Another great Hippo video! 😄♥️
    Looking forward to more great ones in the future!
    Quick question: What's the private 10th video on the Hippo playlist? Was it privated by mistake?

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +2

      Thanks brotha! Glad you enjoyed that! And thanks for pointing that out. Turns out that I had a video upload which I deleted but CZcams kept it on playlist, so I got rid of that. Thanks!

  • @thetaxiucla
    @thetaxiucla Před rokem +2

    Awesome to watch! Great to put one to sleep as well.

  • @steven_tanyt
    @steven_tanyt Před rokem +2

    I LOVE THE HIPPO. MORE CONTENT PLEASE. I BELIEVE IN YOUR CHANNEL TO HIT GM 😎

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Ayy thank you Steven! More Hippo you will get!

  • @skyeruddell3196
    @skyeruddell3196 Před rokem +2

    This is great, thanks for sharing!

  • @PhoenixDQ
    @PhoenixDQ Před rokem +1

    Nice man - love it. Congrats.

  • @APJDFSONLY
    @APJDFSONLY Před rokem +1

    Early queen attacks killing me now with the hippo … but I am bad

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Video coming out on that soon! In the meantime, this may help. It's not on the Hippopotamus Defense but the idea (seeing what queen is 1. attacking and 2. threatening) is the same.
      czcams.com/video/X1bDq1lYuTY/video.html

  • @dorjedaniel1235
    @dorjedaniel1235 Před rokem +1

    Go Hippos and Rams!!!

  • @davidbatchelder85
    @davidbatchelder85 Před 4 měsíci

    Great to see it played. Wonderful

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před 4 měsíci

      Glad you liked this one David! Keep it up.

  • @kentbriangalleros6659
    @kentbriangalleros6659 Před rokem +1

    Tomorrow I have a tournament in blitz I use hippo to win games either white and black

  • @dmr288
    @dmr288 Před rokem +1

    Amazing content!!!

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem

      Thank you Debra! Hope you got a couple new ideas in the Hippopotamus Defense!

  • @gokselkabaroglu2946
    @gokselkabaroglu2946 Před rokem +1

    Thanks 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @StudioVRM
    @StudioVRM Před rokem +3

    World's fastest Hippo.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      You would know! That's cool you are posting some videos with the driver's point of view btw.

    • @StudioVRM
      @StudioVRM Před rokem +1

      @@TheChessGiant Thanks! Though I'm pretty sure your bullet chess moves are faster than my driving by a long shot.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem

      @@StudioVRM haha

  • @swinktackular
    @swinktackular Před rokem

    Learning this opening has dropped my rating by almost 300 points

  • @zztv9602
    @zztv9602 Před rokem +1

    That title is such a grabber

  • @zztv9602
    @zztv9602 Před rokem +1

    Love the new layout

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Thanks big dog. Saw your 1 minute promo on the 8 days that was Dope editing

    • @zztv9602
      @zztv9602 Před rokem +1

      @@TheChessGiant appreciate it, that took a minute 😂😂

  • @ahmedgaafar5369
    @ahmedgaafar5369 Před rokem

    my opponent got wild when i played Hippo against them....unfortunately i lost all the games , nothing wrong with the hippo it's just i am not good at defence.

  • @tristanlanoix6811
    @tristanlanoix6811 Před rokem +1

    Love the hippo, but for streams could you play 3 mins so we can get more of your great analysis?

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      Hey Tristan! Yessir! I will actually be playing some rapid games soon so we can go really in depth into the thought process!

    • @tristanlanoix6811
      @tristanlanoix6811 Před rokem +1

      @@TheChessGiant The force is strong with this one

  • @Molb0rg
    @Molb0rg Před rokem

    For the 400th guys, same but on 5 min control with explanations, moare explanations)

  • @yolandfathe2863
    @yolandfathe2863 Před rokem

    i play it all the time my account is carless-carlsen i always losein situation where i castle into pawn storm and when i forget to play a3 in white or h6 in black they can get my black p by thier black pishop and suddenly my position fall apart i broke 2320 max
    now i fall to 2200

  • @davidbatchelder85
    @davidbatchelder85 Před 4 měsíci

    trying to play and getting crushed. Do not know what I am doing incorrect. ???

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před 4 měsíci

      Hmm not sure David! I do private lessons and you can hit me up at "thechessgiant@gmail.com" if interested. Looking at master games on how they play it can also help - as well as Stockfish Game Review.

  • @nayaleas8841
    @nayaleas8841 Před rokem +1

    😍🤩

  • @neilvsalmon6105
    @neilvsalmon6105 Před 5 měsíci

    Blitz far superior to bullet chess , too many mistkes in bullet and far easier to follow the strategy and tactics in learning the Hippo .

  • @jamesreed4483
    @jamesreed4483 Před rokem +1

    Personal preference, bullet games teach nothing. Fun to play for young players. No value for teaching.

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem +1

      That's fair. Was more going for an entertaining video in this one.

    • @jamesreed4483
      @jamesreed4483 Před rokem

      @@TheChessGiant on the other hand maybe I am just a cranky old guy who is jealous because I am not fast enough to play bullet any more, lol.

  • @omare7475
    @omare7475 Před rokem +1

    You didn't explain what the Hippo is. All you did was show us you playing chess. Why would people give a shit about your chess games when they can watch super GM's play?!

    • @TheChessGiant
      @TheChessGiant  Před rokem

      I've made over 20 videos on it, if you want to learn more about it, you can go there thanks! Wishing you a good day!

  • @ogdenphotographics
    @ogdenphotographics Před rokem

    Too fast sorry