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.

White is also better after 3...h6 4.Bxd6 Kxd6 5.Nf4! , preparing g4-g5.

This leads to a bad structure. 6...Bf5 should have been played.

White wins a pawn with a huge advantage.

Gaining space and chasing away the active black knight.

Preparing a4-a5.

Stepping up the pressure.