isaacirwinn wrote:
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/101438702308?tab=review&move=26
This should not be a blunder. if you take the knight with the bishop, they can take your bishop with the pawn.
You are correct about the immediate trade. However, the computer can see a little further and foresees a very bad position resulting after that.
The notes go as far as the position after 16....Ng4. The material balance is still close (white is actually up a pawn) but white's king isn't castled and his pawn structure is shattered. White is behind in development. Meanwhile, black's king is safe and black's pieces are in good positions.
Compare that with the position resulting after 14 Nxd6. White's position is close to equal.
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/101438702308?tab=review&move=26
This should not be a blunder. if you take the knight with the bishop, they can take your bishop with the pawn.