I concur...My ex wife's aunt was a hiring partner for Arthur Anderson back in the day and offered me a position as a tax attorney...My ex-wife's mother staged an intervention with my law professors on graduation day...I was pissed and rude.
I know he's a smart bro...does he have a problem with mobile defence? Sacrificing pawns/lesser pieces for the greater good is required. He can't let his Star Trek values interfere with victory.