White is better due to his mighty knight in the center and better pawn structure.

Forcing a "dynamic" exchange that will severely damage White's pawn structure.

2.Ng2?? g4 the bishop is trapped.

Black is now considerably better due to the weak doubled pawns and the stronghold on d5.

followed by ...Nb5-c3

Challenging the piece that sustains Black's position. The doubled pawns are less of a concern.

In the absence of his queen, Black has a problem with the e5-pawn and with the a4-a5 threat.

Preparing 10 Rg1+ with a clear advantage.

Gaining some space on the kingside, before Black achieves the same thing by 1...h5.