what does it take to get a brilliant move!


i never got a brilliant
You have only been a member for two weeks and have only played 45 games.
Be patient.

from the Support pages:
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.
/ The last sentence means they are not so strict for new and low rated players.

A move must fit the following criteria to be brilliant:
1. It must sacrifice a piece (or ignore a threat on one).
2. It should worsen the opposing side's position no matter what they do (assuming they even have an option to not take it).
I've got about a dozen of them so far. Here's the first one I ever did.
Here, white has three legal moves:
1. Bxd3 (which is what they did). This move allows Nd5+ (which is what I did), winning the queen.
2. Kc2, giving up the queen.
3. Kb2, also giving up the queen.
I went on to win this game after my opponent later blundered both of their rooks.

Here, white has three legal moves:
1. Bxd3 (which is what they did). This move allows Nd5+ (which is what I did), winning the queen.
2. Kc2, giving up the queen.
3. Kb2, also giving up the queen.
Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet today, but what about Qxd3?
get a cuppa tea before they start answering you, mate.

Here, white has three legal moves:
1. Bxd3 (which is what they did). This move allows Nd5+ (which is what I did), winning the queen.
2. Kc2, giving up the queen.
3. Kb2, also giving up the queen.
Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet today, but what about Qxd3?
actually, ure right

a brilliant move it is very hard to find
This is simply not true. Most moves called "brilliant" are completely obvious short-term sacrifices.

a brilliant move it is very hard to find
This is simply not true. Most moves called "brilliant" are completely obvious short-term sacrifices.
yes i agree with @magipi