Heading for g5 or h4, with an initiative.

Before taking on e6 White provokes ...g7-g6 to soften up the opponent's dark squares.

1...Ng6 2.Rg5!? preparing h4-h5 is one of several possibilities.

Enabling a future Bd4.

Some surprising dynamics that helps to activate the rook on g1.

Thanks to his strong bishop White is better.

By the threat of 2...Bd3 Black provokes c3-c4, which will soften up the d4 and b4 squares for his pieces.

2.b4 Bd3! 3.Qb3 c4 , fixing a weakness on c3 and transforming the bishop into a giant.

Now that the plan with ...Nc6-d4 isn't feasible, Black directs his attention to the e4-pawn.