Why is the engine saying this is a good move?

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Artyzzle
EDIT: Sorry. IDK how to make the board show a specific move. It's move 50 for white.
 

 

I don't understand why the engine is saying Nc3 is a good move. Not only does it allow mate in one, but even if it didn't...it just hangs the knight.

 

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Can anyone shed any light for me as to why the engine is saying this is good?

Alramech
Artyzzle wrote:

I don't understand why the engine is saying Nc3 is a good move. Not only does it allow mate in one, but even if it didn't...it just hangs the knight.

Can anyone shed any light for me as to why the engine is saying this is good?

In short, it is "good" because White actually doesn't have any moves to avoid losing.  So most any moves are "good" because they all result in the same thing - checkmate.

 

KhoiLM020917

Yes