I've noticed a lot of posts suggesting the Barcza as a different and good way to play for white and it is. But and I could be incorrect no one has yet mentioned what barcaza players should do against a dragon set-up.
The point of the Barcza is to obtain the e4-e5 option. At this point, white should play d3, Nbd2, Re1 and then push e4 regardless of what black does. The barcza is a modern opening that controls the center from afar with pieces, not occupying it with pawns. White will try to get black to overextend in the center then create a pawn break that is favorable.
Good chessdweeb! White can also still play a kings indian attack. so lets say white does that, and black wants to stay with a dragon.
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