I was just recently promoted to 3k on kgs this is the first game I played there. I've included some comments at various points throughout the game to explain my thoughts. Please tell me your thoughts on the game. Also feel free to post even if you are weaker than me in strength. I've been playing go for a relatively short while, so it would not be surprising if I was making mistakes that were readily apparent to players significantly below my rank.
On an unrelated note, I would be quite interested in playing a malkovitch game. If someone of similar skill is interested in playing, message me or post in the malkovitch registration thread that I've already posted in.
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is too submissive and small. Cutting at K4 is necessary. If you are not sure this works, better leave 
for later. Block at N2 or L2 only when you are prepared to fight strongly.
misses the mark. Capturing one stone at H4 only enlarges your strongest group by a few points. Strengthening the lower right group is much more important. 
is a good idea, but does not quite work, as you found out. It would be really nice if B was a bit stronger in the center before attacking like this. How about hane at H8, leaning against the weak group W was nice enough to create for you? If W cuts at J8, you have a natural reason to play the move you played next anyway, so the flow is good. After your center group gets a bit stronger, come back to attack W strongly, confident that you have already prepared against his counter-attack.