Hi! Can anyone tell me why on move 7 (knight takes e4) was given a brilliant move

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cbxd41
It wasn’t
justbefair
 
Because 7 Nxe4 looks like a sacrifice even if it all works out pretty evenly in the end. It was a deemed the best move.
 
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Brilliant Moves are always the best or nearly best move in the position, but they are also special in some way.

We replaced the old Brilliant algorithm with a simpler definition: a Brilliant move is when you find a good piece sacrifice.

There are additional conditions:

  • You should not be in a bad position after a Brilliant move

  • You should not be completely winning even if you hadn't found the move.

We are also more generous in defining a piece sacrifice for newer players compared to those who are higher-rated.

 
 
TheBreadMan343

It's considered brilliant because you end up winning no matter what, you get a decent position with the top computer exchange and knight cant take because it's pinned to the queen.

borovicka75

With new game review, brilliant moves are hugely more occurring than what is common in chess literature. From human point of view, it is basically impossible for 400 player to figure out a brilliant move.

velociraptorchessboy
Because you can win the queen
olebon

It's interesting how the site rules define 'brilliant'. IMHO it should be a move starting some 4 or move moves sequence that results in a winning advantage, not just grabbing a queen neglected by an inattentive opponent.