Heading for d3 in order to fight for the d-file. Besides this, the rook can also be used in a kingside attack.

The tempting 2.Rg3? failed to Nxe5! on the theme of a back rank mate.

After 3...Kf8? 4.Rg3 White wins.

With ideas like Bxh6 and Ne5, White keeps a clear advantage.

In order to double the rooks on the e-file, where Black has a problem with the unstable bishop on e6, as well as with the e6-square itself.

2...Bg8? 3.Nb5! Qd7 4.Bxf5 White wins a pawn.

Black's previous move left this diagonal unattended.

An excellent strike based on the line: 8...hxg5? 9.hxg5 cxd4 10.Qd3! with a winning attack. After 8 Ng5! White enjoys a clear initiative and later won the game.

Clearing the e-file for the rook, in order to enhance an attack on Black's weakened kingside.