How to get a “brilliant” rating when playing chess on chess.com?

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Avatar of SIGMA-SIUUU

To get a “Brilliant” rating 😎 (!!) when playing chess on chess.com , you need to make unexpected sacrifices ♟️ or the only precise move that the computer cannot suggest first. These moves are usually complex tactical combinations such as forcing moves that improve your position 📈.

Specific ways to increase your chances of getting a “Brilliant” rating 😎:

Play faster time controls ⏱️ : Playing blitz games such as 3 minutes or 5 minutes often gives more chances for “Brilliant” moves because 😎 opponents make more mistakes, but longer games from 15 minutes help you calculate more carefully.

Look for sacrifices : Focus on sacrificing pieces like bishops, knights, rooks, and queens to open attacking lines ⚔️ and break the opponent’s defense.

Practice tactics : Solve tactical puzzles regularly 📚 to improve your ability to recognize “Brilliant” moves 😎.

Analyze games : Use the analysis feature after each game to review moves 🔍, especially positions that were evaluated poorly but could actually be effective sacrifices.

Use reverse thinking: In balanced positions ⚖️, try to find moves that break the balance, even if they are not obvious at first.

Note: A “Brilliant” move 😎 (!!) is rated the highest, followed by “Great” (!), “Best” (!!), and “Good” (✓).

Avatar of knochibert

Cool thanks