Intending 2 Bc6 to swap off the fianchettoed bishop.

1...Nh7 was preferable, connecting the rooks, although after 2.Bc6 Rc8 3.Bxb7+ Qxb7 4.Qd2 White wins the d6-pawn with a decisive advantage.

With an extra pawn and a strong attack, White won without any problems.

Preparing Bg5 in order to eliminate the defender on f6, and simultaneously creating the threat of 2 Bf4, winning the exchange.

2...Nd5 3.Bxd5 exd5 4.Qf4! Bxg5 5.Nxg5 Bf5 6.Re7 White enjoys a strong attack.

Dislodging the knight to gain access to the h6-square.

In view of the inevitable 10 Qh8+, Black resigned.

Using some minor tactics White manages to swap off the fianchettoed bishop.

Missing 6...Be6! 7.Qb7 Qc8 with equality – Gleizerov.