Hello, I am the french guy of the second game ! It was such a fun game (but not a really well played one). It reminds me the quote "The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake" from Tartakower. Hope you'll reach soon the 2000 ^^
At 2:50, you generally want to take. If the positon is different ( for example nf6 instead of c5) then you want to play nce2 and c3. (Im also a Jobava player so dont worry lol)
Yes, I've seen other positions where I shouldn't take, but yeah, it's hard to remember all the nuances, I think I'll constantly be questioning if I should take a pawn on C5, it's a common question. So you're essentially saying, if they have pieces developed, don't take, if they don't have pieces developed, then do?
I'm glad you're enjoying the series! I'm still trying to get better at explaining my ideas, I understand not everyone can see my thoughts, just as I cannot see grandmasters thoughts, but I'll try to remember to explain more! Thanks for making me a part of your day haha
EVERY TIME YOU OPEN A FILE check what's on either side of it. Same as CCT checks it should be automatic. Stops you falling to back rank/rook pins queen tricks
After ...Qxg1 you had Qa3! only move. I didn't even understand the idea without putting it on the board... Really difficult move to find especially after believing you lost all the advantage.
