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Dacha Tactics #42 - "trapped" horsie shows its worth in light.

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Dacha Tactics #42 - "trapped" horsie shows its worth in light.

Not a very difficult one, but instructive, nonetheless. Our knight seems trapped amidst his kingside pawns. But wait – what's the color $? We have a knight vs his dark bishop, which means we're behind on dark but ahead on light. All light belongs to us!!

Interact with the puzzle below.  If you get stuck, you can always click the "lightbulb" icon in the lower-left of the puzzle frame.  Good luck!

Video solution discussed by IM Yaacov...

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