2023.11.17

This is a video topic I thought about sharing a long time ago, so I'm happy to be sharing slightly more advanced videos like this on occasion too. Anytime you sacrifice a pawn for positional compensation, I consider it advanced, but once pointed out the "why" behind this pattern, I think even intermediate players (perhaps even beginners) will be able to confidently play this with understanding.

p.s. Small detail, but I'll comment because it bothers me: my tie is supposed to cover the top shirt button, but you can see that button in this entire video if you are looking (facepalm). I might need a different tie knot for this shirt because I adjusted my tie knot literally before the video and didn't notice until after recording. Okay, whatever, it isn't big enough to re-record. Hope the video is useful for everyone