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Dacha Tactics #141 - So Bright and Suddenly Turns Dark

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Dacha Tactics #141 - So Bright and Suddenly Turns Dark

A very classic endgame composition, thanks to Master Eugene for bringing it to light. The a3 pawn is a runaway passer, and it will be difficult to get back in time. However, a golden bishop is no slouch, and the a1 square is dark and is rightfully ours! A move like c3 does not work - Black simply continues to push his passed pawn. Is there some way to bring in light juice? Often it requires a concerted light + dark effort to make good things happen...

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