Why is this a brilliant move?

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Why brilliant? 

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/63674256693?tab=review 

Avatar of Chris_E_S3

Well, I guess it is because he is sac'ing the exchange to open the king's file.

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Chris_E_S3 wrote:

Well, I guess it is because he is sac'ing the exchange to open the king's file.

 

..makes sense

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https://www.chess.com/game/live/63742340565

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https://www.chess.com/game/live/63742340565?tab=review

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11. d5. 14. f5. – brilliant move