Its a shame you can't challange Bobby Fischer to a game with him using the dragon. I'm sure he could show you some agressive play. I personally don't play it that often because I lack the talant, but I have a couple books on it, and I'm quite certain it has all the qualities you seem to be missing. I think you owe it to yourself to check it out a little more. Maybe you just don't like it.
Originally posted by najdorfslayerc3 Sicilian is fine for white.
Big problem with Smith Morra is after
1.e4 c5
2.d4 cxd4
3.c3 Nf6
Oooops you are in a c3 Sicilian and this is usually not really waht white wants
One of the great things about Morra land is that your Sicilian theory really is limited to just the c3.
Many lines lead to multiple exchanges with good chances for both.
I take the point that a Morra gambiteer should learn the basics of the c3 Sicilian though.
However, I'd say 90% of the time the gambit is accepted.
After all, the best way to refute a gambit is to go for the material! 😛