Preparing the exchange of the main defender of the e4-square, the knight on c3.

2.a3 Bxc3 3.Bxc3 Ne7 -/+

From here the knight can join the battle for the e4-square via d6 or even g3.

Intending Rc2 with an overwhelming advantage.

Heading for the protected square on e5.

White methodically improves his position, waiting with Nf3-e5 until the f4-pawn is safe, and a pin with Bh5 no longer exists.

Preparing g2-g3 to secure the f4-pawn.

With the centre dominated by his strong knight, White launches a kingside attack.

White wins the h6-pawn with a decisive advantage.