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I like White's position here. Black should not move the e-pawn, as then
after d5xe6, the Black d-pawn will be noticeably weak, hittable by a bishop
from f4 and a rook from d1. If Black plays c6-c5, there will be no place good
for his b8 knight to move to, as other pieces occupy d7 and c7 (for the tour
Nb8-a6-c7). Also, the White knight on a4 conveniently observes c5, inhibiting
the b8 knight from traveling there.
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