London isn't just an opening. It's a way of life.
you would not believe how much ive had this on chess.com/lichess
Dude no way, a die hard London fan would never take on c5. Instead they would go for e3. That pyramid must be created at all costs. 🗿
Something I would like to add here is that the Zagreb Variation of the Najdorf is easily playable and requires negligible theory
So 'Najdorf requires a lot of theory' is a downright myth to me
And the Alapin is not for dynamic players
@Ethan_Brollier
That's a very narrow, forcing line for white to achieve equality at best.
For white, this is a strategic failure. White hasn't managed to set up the Maroczy Bind they were hoping for and has failed to get an edge.
On the other hand, black's opening strategy has proved to be a massive success as they were able to play d5 and equalise, black's ultimate dream in the Sicilian.
Sure, I guess, but who in their right minds as Black finds that sequence? Besides, anyone who plays the Prins Variation religiously knows what they're getting into and will know how to play these positions much better than say... a Dragon player as Black will, so the Prins player will be much better off. It's the same reason that openings such as the Scotch and Scandinavian are so good even up to the IM level, because if one knows their positions, the experience and theoretical knowledge makes up for the slight downgrade to theoretical strength. People don't play like SF from my experience, so if I play the Prins, the odds of a Najdorf player playing e5 d5 d4 are slim to none.
Something I would like to add here is that the Zagreb Variation of the Najdorf is easily playable and requires negligible theory
I would suggest the Adams Attack as well.
In the the h5 main line, it's basically a Zagreb with the insertion of the moves h3-h5. Otherwise you can play g4. This is a bit more aggressive than the Zagreb but also a variation primarily focused on plans and ideas rather than exact lines.
I prefer Bg5 and Bc4 personally. The Adams Attack would be my 3rd choice though.
@Ethan_Brollier
In the spirit of "playing lesser openings that opponent is unfamiliar with" then yes, it can work.
@Ethan_Brollier
In the spirit of "playing lesser openings that opponent is unfamiliar with" then yes, it can work.
I'm fine with lesser but not objectively worse, like the Italian or the Scotch. Not that I'm not recommending the Prins to beginners, but if Black wants to play the Najdorf, they will have to have something for the Prins.
Yes, as long as they undsrstand the position instead of playing automatic Najdorf moves.
There are a lot of good plans for black to equalise, even omitting the d5-d4 line. Be6-Nbd7-Rc8 to win c4. Nc6-a5 to lock down on the dark squares.
kan is kinda bad bc of c4
and tiamanov gets annoying when white plays Nxc6
this setup in the accelerated dragon is an instant win for white
@mrOpenRuy
How would one reach said setup in an actual game?
@mrOpenRuy
How would one reach said setup in an actual game?
Yes, this is an issue.
If Black is not allowed to move, then how on earth white managed to take his own pawn? 
The Maroczy bond can be annoying but I think there are Qb6 lines that give black adequate play.
@mrOpenRuy
How would one reach said setup in an actual game?
pretend the c pawn is in front of the knight
London isn't just an opening. It's a way of life.
you would not believe how much ive had this on chess.com/lichess