The Formation in 3D · Ponderchess

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Watch the idea unfold.

Play the guided film, or select a scene to pause and study its position.

Setting up the board…

Opening

The Formation in 3D

The Formation, following the Formation: Hippopotamus Attack. Watch how each move fights for the centre and develops the pieces.

White moveBlack moveThreatSupport / safe squarePlan

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Follow the idea

15 scenes · Select any scene to study it at your pace.

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Put the idea on the board.

Rebuild the sequence yourself. The board responds to each move, and hints are available.

Preparing your chess set…

Click or drag to move · Arrow keys + Enter to play

Your turn · white to play

Play the opening sequence

Play White's moves from the demonstration. Black replies automatically. Use a hint when you need a reminder.

0 of 7 moves practisedYour move

Select a piece, then its destination. Switch to 2D for a clear overhead view or rotate the 3D board to explore the position.

Position 1 of 1Understand why →

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What to carry into your next game.

Formation: Hippopotamus Attack, move by move: a3 e5 b3 d5 c3 Nf6 d3 Nc6 …

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Keyboard: Space pauses, the arrow keys step. Gold arrows are White's moves, violet are Black's, red rays are threats, green shows support, blue shows plans.