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Dacha Tactics #96 - Dark medley.

A classic puzzle with some unique twists. Thinking of the color ideas gives it more flavor and can offer guidance, too! We are down 3 pawns but looking to hold on. And color money? We are ahead on dark by 1000$, with a fancy golden dark bishop. Black's

Dacha Tactics #96 - Dark medley.
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Dacha Tactics #95 - Dark surprise - not a coincidence.

An elegant tactic I found from NM Sam Copeland, who displayed this as his best move. We are slightly behind in material but ahead on dark with a golden dark bishop. Our rook on g1 is proud of the open file and tickles important dark squares. Let's find

Dacha Tactics #95 - Dark surprise - not a coincidence.
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5 New Tactics & 1 Video Lesson!

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Dacha Tactics #94 - Earthquake Dacha!

Another exquisite display of dark sorcery by Bronstein! Here we have a golden dark bishop amidst a chaotic position. F6 dark brick has hopes for glory, too. Find the dark knockout! Interact with the puzzle below.  If you get stuck, you can always click the "lightbulb" icon in

Dacha Tactics #94 - Earthquake Dacha!
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Dacha Tactics #93 - Bronstein opens the dark flood gates.

A normal quiet-looking position, but not if your name is David "the sorcerer" Bronstein. Let's use colors to follow suit! Here, the color money is equal, but do note how there is so much pent-up energy on dark – ng4 tickling f2, queen tickling dark diagonal, Bg7

Dacha Tactics #93 - Bronstein opens the dark flood gates.
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Dacha Tactics #92 - Dark highway to Rome.

Clearly a juicy position for us. White's position is on the verge of collapse, and we have a golden dark bishop. All roads lead to Rome, but let's find the smoothest dark knockout!

Dacha Tactics #92 - Dark highway to Rome.
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Dacha Tactics #91 - Extreme light faith.

The position is chaotic! The first thing we notice is the pesky e4 pawn forking our queen and light bishop. We could get a couple of pawns for the piece, but that isn't too attractive. Is there some hidden resource? Well, the color money dictates that we are

Dacha Tactics #91 - Extreme light faith.
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Dacha Tactics #90 - Dark money taken to the bank.

From a recent blitz game of mine vs a young IM from Moldova. I'm feeling pretty good here with the white king stranded in the center. However, our dark bishop is attacked, and if it moves, a queen trade will occur, and our attack will all but vanish.

Dacha Tactics #90 - Dark money taken to the bank.
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#73 David Bronstein displays dark sorcery! Classic back to back exchange sacrifices with dark intentions

#73 David Bronstein displays dark sorcery! Classic back to back exchange sacrifices with dark intentions
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Discord & New Video Lesson!

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