Why does the engine analysis do this??

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KamikazeJohnson

I've had this happen a few times when reviewing a game.  First, I check the move as played:

Ok, so Re1 wasn't the best choice.  So what was the continuation if I played the "best" move?  Let's find out!

Hold on...so is e5 the Best Move, or an Inaccuracy???

KungPeriodFu
You mean it gave a different result?

I’ve had that before. My understanding is the computer will generate different pathways to mate. If you reset the analysis the computer may generate a different pathway to mate than the time before. That being said, this second pathway may have established another way to mate.

No time to proofread, hope that makes sense.