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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you a simple and universal chess opening against the Sicilian Defense (Anti-Sicilian), which arises after 1.e4 c5— the most popular and highest-scoring response to White's first move, 1.e4.

The drawback of playing the mainline (2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3) is the extensive opening theory knowledge required. Playing against variations like the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, and Classical demands a complete opening preparation.

That's why GM Smirnov recommends 5.f3, known as the Prins Variation. By delaying the development of your queenside knight, you can play c4, establishing a rock-solid pawn structure in the center that restricts Black's pieces.

The beauty of this variation lies in its systemic nature; you can play the same set of moves regardless of Black's response. Most importantly, you can avoid the complexities of Sicilian Defense opening theories and surprise your opponents with this secret sideline!

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00:00 Counter the Sicilian Defense as White
00:11 Prins Variation 5.f3
01:38 White's position is very solid, restricting Black
02:59 Middlegame attacking plan for White
04:10 Nd5 breakthrough (key tactical shot)
05:50 Common counterattack by Black
07:58 When a GM almost played Bongcloud in this opening

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