"White had problems before the rook exchange. I think my main problem came from incomplete evaluation of where the previous exchanges would leave me position-wise.

Gotta put some back-spin on da cue ball to avoid a scratch, yah?

I played it sorta hypermodern/Indian "inspired" if I'm correctly understanding wikipedia's breakdown of the schools of thought.

Aaron Nimsovitch.
The "Stormy Petrel" of the game. came up with the Nimsovitch/Indian defense
which makes for an interesting game.
I'll try to coreograph it into our next contest.

Interesting how close the infighting was, once the balances and mutual deterrences were set up, compared to the initial long-reaching fianchettos and all."

The wikis are ok, but for a clear understanding of why a good opening succeeds, I recommend a book.

I think it was called logical steps to chess.
I'll see if I can find my copy and send it with the plumeria starts.

Once read, or tried to read, a Bobby Fischer book.
Could not follow it, the man is quite insane.

Anyway.
P - KR4 should seal the deal.
Your king is now rendered harmless and if I promote to a rook, leave it on a red square, and protect it with the bishop, it's curtains.
Roll credits.

Weeze guy