!? In this position, three times, 11...h6 has been played. Black was afraid of the answer 12 a5. However, in the game Tsikunov - Legemaat, ICCF 2017, Black achieved a draw.
12. b4
!? As White has not yet played c3-c4, this nonstandard option was open.
12... h6
Usual prophylactic preparation of the move f7-f5, avoiding possible Nf3-g5-e6.
13. Nf3d2
! It is the beginning of a strong plan.
13... f5 14. f3
! I have read that Fischer first used such a plan of a blockade in such positions.
14... O-O 15. Nd2c4 axb4 16. cxb4
+/= Black has problems on the queenside.
16... b5
! Black's initial tactical plan 16...c6 is ruined after calm 17 Nc3! the analysis shows.
17. Nc4a5 bxa4 18. Ra1xa4 Kg8h7
A standard evacuation of the king in such positions.
19. Nb1c3 Nd7f6
Black hopes to gain some counterplay on the kingside. This manoeuvre is standard in such positions.