A bad decision since the white rook was far more active than its black counterpart. Besides, the pawn structure now becomes damaged.

1.a4! was a much stronger option, when Black should prefer Rd5 2.a5 Nd7 3.Rc7! Nxe5 4.fxe5 Rb5 5.Rxe7 with just a slight edge for White – Baburin.

Forcing the exchange of White's more active minor piece.

With ideas like ...Nd3 and ...Kf7-e6-d5. Black soon won.

Swapping the light-squared bishops in order to gain access to the c4 and c6 squares.

As a result of the bishop exchange, the a4-pawn has become exposed.

Preparing Be3 to eliminate the defender on c5.

Vacating the h4-square for the knight.

This loses a pawn.

More prudent was 7...Bf6 8.Rb4 Rc6 with chances for a draw.

With a sound extra pawn White won.