Why can a move be the best move when it accomplishes nothing?
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27 days ago
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I also really don’t like it when the answer to a puzzle accomplishes nothing
27 days ago
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Blocking a check can result in a piece moving away from where it should be and/or becoming pinned. Such a move may have long-term benefit or lead to a follow-up.
When working chess puzzles I am often annoyed when the solution includes a move that I considered but rejected because it accomplished nothing. Why can a "best" move be one that accomplishes nothing? An example might be a check that is easily blocked.