How is this a blunder?

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ShinzuAkachi

I cannot for the life of me figure out why the engine considers this a blunder (took a rook on A1 obviously) help would be appreciated

Martin_Stahl
ShinzuAkachi wrote:

I cannot for the life of me figure out why the engine considers this a blunder (took a rook on A1 obviously) help would be appreciated

 

The analysis show what white’s best continuation is. The knight in c6 is hanging, so you will likely lose two minors for a rook and pawn, which is normally bad. There are likely additional positional considerations, such as dark square weaknesses, depending on the line.

mkilborn468

Because gaining the rook cost you two pieces - a knight on c6 then a bishop on either b7 or a1.

Now that you've taken the rook, white is going to take your knight next, then you have a choice of which bishop you are going to move, and you'll lose the other one.... 2 pieces for a rook.