Hi, I've been having problems with a line of the classical pirc, and am looking for advice on either a continuation, or changing my 6th move (Nbd7).  I have no problems if my opponent plays Bg5, or Be3 (as is often the case) but h3 is a surprisingly effective waiting move that gives me no good options, save going out of my element.

After 7. c4?!, I have problem with a line in the diagram (I played it as its standard in many other pirc lines)

I've tried playing 7. c3 but my opponent plays 7. Bg5 (I have no problem with other moves) I end up transposing to the classical pirc line with c4, but my opponent annoyingly gains a tempo (used on h3).  Can anybody see better options?  (It would have to utilize c3 or weaknesses of h3 by the way, its established that c4 is the best response to Bg5).

I've also tried 7. Nb6, but I'm just clueless about how to continue, and the move usually ends up wasted.  I have no idea how to take advantage of the move.

I've tried 7. e5 to reasonable success, a trade of pawns I do well with.  Be3 has been tried by others as well, playing at pinning my knight but I've been able to turn it into a long time liability rather then an asset.  After an e5 advance however, while its not perticularly harmful to me, Its just completely out of my element.

So can somebody suggest some possible continuations, or other seventh moves?  Alternatively could you suggest prehaps changing my sixth move completely and showing me another continuation?

It would be nice if to play some corrospondance with me, to explore your suggestions, but if you invite me please say so on this board.  Also I will only accept if I'm black, its unrated, and of course I think your idea could be valid.

If you say something like "Gee play the sicilian instead it roxor" I will e-smack you.

Fair ideas Sarthe, I'm quite aware 6. Nbd7 is not the norm, but the classical variation is established by white with 4. Nf3 blocking in whites f pawn, thus my title.

Thank you for showing me an opening more in my element by the way, thats quite helpful... I'm getting quite convinced my line is dubious as time goes on.  Don't want to spend too much time on an opening, but if I'm shooting myself in the foot...

Yeah, after looking into it even more deeply, 6. Nbd7 can be completely refuted by 6. e4.  My knight simply has nowhere to go, unlike if c6 way played earlier.  I'm definitely going to have to change my first move.

I would play 6....Bg4,c6, or c5, I think c6 might be best.

I have not been playing the Pirc long, but both of my books give 6...Nc6, c6, and Bg4 as playable moves, with Bg4 being the recommended move.  White's most common moves after 6...Bg4 are 7.h3, Be3, and a4.  If you would like, I could give you some sample lines.  I would be willing to play white against you with any of those three moves.