Forcing a favourable alteration of the pawn structure.

More dynamics. White reinforces the e5-pawn and creates new opportunities on the kingside.

Desperation, but 8 Bd4 was coming up with a complete restriction of Black's counterplay.

A decisive blow.

Black resigned.

Exploiting the exposed position of the queen on e2 in order to break through in the center.

This leads to a complete activation of Black's forces.

3.Bf4! should have been played.

In a difficult position White decides upon an exchange sacrifice.

With 16...Qe8 next, Black gradually converted his extra material.