In another game (before the one with 8...d6) I played 8...d5 9. ed Nb4, but I came to doubt Black's chances (indeed after 10. d6, I believe).  That was long ago; I wonder if things have changed appreciably since then.

I did once (against a lower-rated opponent) play 8...d6 there, to which White replied 9. Kh1 (when once again Black should theoretically play ...d5) ...

I played the accel-dragon in a league game last night. It's a line where Black seems to equalize comfortably but at the risk of making the position stale.

The opening went 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 g6 5.Nc3 Bg7 6.Be3 Nf6 7.Be2 0-0 8.0-0 d5 9.exd5
I followed all I could remember which was ..Nxd5 10.Nxd5 Nxd4 11.Bxd4 Qxd5 12.Bxg7 Qxd1 13.Rfxd1
this seems a bit 'lifeless' for Black, but as I was playing a stronger player, I didn't mind so much.

However, if I need to have more of a game what do people recommend? 10..Qxd5 11.Bf3 keeps a few more pieces on, but it still looks like Black is trying to equalize in a technical position. Black has counterplay but with c3 I wonder if White can 'shut-up shop' and Black maybe doesn't have much scope for pressing.

I think Greets book gives 9..Nb4. Not sure that this feels correct to me, but would people consider this a good option against level/weaker players as it does seem to give more lively and give options to press in different areas of the board.

Is there anything else? Can anyone suggest how to handle this line.