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Dacha Tactics #56 - a dark shocker -- a dacha special!!

Joshua Kogan
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Dacha Tactics #56 - a dark shocker -- a dacha special!!

We have a dacha treat in store! The position arose from a blitz game of mine vs a strong Israeli IM. White's king position is under some fire, particularly on g2. His pieces are tied to defense. And the color $? Equal – but dark bishops are noticeably missing from both sides. As such, dark harmony will be big! Our queen is doing her part – putting some indirect dark pressure on whites queen. Our knight can easily enter the party. Anything else? Maybe our rook..?!


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