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Dacha Tactics #16 - hardcore dark dacha.

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Dacha Tactics #16 - hardcore dark dacha.

An interesting position has arisen. Both kings are slightly under fire. How do we begin? Color $$ of course! So it's our dark bishop vs his light. Meaning we're -1000 light and +1000 dark. The swing is real! How valuable is our dark $$? Well his king is tender and there are dark holes. Time is of the essence though because our f7 ( light) is under fire. To avoid a queen trade , drastic measures may be necessary...

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