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.

Whatever happens next, this advance is bound to create new opportunities.

1...Bxb6? 2.cxb6 followed by Nc5 is simply crushing.
1...dxe4 2.Bxe4 the pressure on c6 is decisive.

Thanks to the exchange on d5, the h3-c8 diagonal has become available for White's pieces.

Heading for c6. The game continued:

and White soon won.