9...Bd7 is the main and best move. Let's stick with the best, most played moves, at least for a while. The Dragon isn't an opening that you want to deviate early in, especially against someone as strong as PAWN RIOT.
Originally posted by !~TONY~! 9...Bd7 is the main and best move. Let's stick with the best, most played moves, at least for a while. The Dragon isn't an opening that you want to deviate early in, especially against someone as strong as PAWN RIOT.
9...Bd7!
After ...Na5 you can play ...Bd7 then ...b5!? soon after.
Why all the weird stuff? Why not just play straight down the main lines (which are the main lines for a reason) and get a good game? The Dragon is interesting enough that you don't have to play crazy moves so early.