I've been studying some of the critical variations of the Sicilian Dragon, and I have to say that the Dragon is one of the most theoretical openings that I've ever seen, after the Najdorf must to say, maybe one of the most sharpest and double-edge games arise from this crazy variation. But one of my impressions was that in the Modern Line of the Soltis Variation with 12.Kb1 instead of the pure Soltis (12.h4) Blacks just defends, I mean, the pet line 12...a6 of Carlsen maybe could offer more options, but I cannot see it clearly. Black have greats defensives sources, but early in the Middlegame, is White who have the upperhand, obviusly, a single little slip, and White could be lost and is mainly because in this opening exist few moments when you are better but not inmediately winning.
Here is an example of how Judit Polgar in one of his best games almost refute black set-up in the 12...Re8 line.
My question is: Black could aim for a win in this variation?
This line is the most critical continuation with white pieces, other options offer reasonable or even good play for black,
like 9.0-0-0 or 9.g4, and is heavy analysed and theorical, actually is white who have to prove something if he enters in this line.
So, the Sicilian Dragon (ignoring the fact of his name "Sicilian Defense"): a counterattacking opening or just another way to defend with black pieces?
Here is an example of how Judit Polgar in one of his best games almost refute black set-up in the 12...Re8 line.
My question is: Black could aim for a win in this variation?
This line is the most critical continuation with white pieces, other options offer reasonable or even good play for black,
like 9.0-0-0 or 9.g4, and is heavy analysed and theorical, actually is white who have to prove something if he enters in this line.
So, the Sicilian Dragon (ignoring the fact of his name "Sicilian Defense"): a counterattacking opening or just another way to defend with black pieces?