With the centre safely blocked, this is the simplest way of securing the king and connecting the major pieces.

Thanks to his clever first move White can transfer the queen immediately into the attack.

Black had run out of sensible moves, and now there follows a decisive blow.

8...exf4 9.Rh4 , followed by Rxf4+

White soon won.

The safest place for the king.

1...0-0?! 2.Rae1 is less appropriate, as Black has a problem with the h4-pawn

Reinforcing the strong blocker on e5.

Preparing 6...Rg8 with a good game.

With the kingside safely blocked the black king is in no danger on g8, whereas the queenside may now be used for an attack.