Selected games

Iljiushenok-Rozum

QI g3 7.Re1 Na6

14th Ugra Governor’s Cup rd8 

White had the interesting idea 8.h4(to secure the g5-outpost)and eventually marched the pawn to h6

After 16..g6(Diagram)

White has softened up the kingside while the Na6 remains offside

What do you recommend for White?

After 16..g6

Jussupow-Vaganian

QI 4.g3 Ba6 5.Nbd2

19th Puhajarve Rapid rd9

After 29.Nb2(Diagram)

The d-pawn is cut off and about to be executed

What do you recommend for Black?

After 29.Nb2

Parligras-Iordachescu

QI Petrosian 4..Ba6

12th Kings Rapid 2018 rd6

After 22..Rf7(Diagram)

Material is even but Black is playing without his Bh8

What do you recommend for White?

After 22..Rf7

Ginsburg-Moiseenko

QI with e3 

Bundesliga 2018-19 rd3

After 22..h6(Diagram)

Black is down a pawn and has a fabulous knight on d5

What do you recommend for White?

After 22..h6