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Chicago Open 2013 Rd9-IM Gerzhoy(CAN)

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TWIC 969
IM Gerzhoy converted two extra pawns in an opposite color bishop ending but his middlegame position was absolutely crushing.

Gerzhoy,L (2469) – Homa,S (2307)

SI 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bd3 Nc6 [B22]
Chicago Open 2013 Wheeling USA (9.13), 27.05.2013

Position 1
White has many ways to win. There is one crushing way available. Can you see it?

White to Play

26…e5