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why is 10. Qe8 a blunder? It seems like that is the only move that saves my queen.

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lidasx wrote:
why is 10. Qe8 a blunder? It seems like that is the only move that saves my queen.

 

It tells you that 10..Nf6 was much better, leading to an even game.

 

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justbefair wrote:
lidasx wrote:
why is 10. Qe8 a blunder? It seems like that is the only move that saves my queen.

 

It tells you that 10..Nf6 was much better, leading to an even game.

I know what it says, but I would lose my queen that way.

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lidasx wrote:
justbefair wrote:
lidasx wrote:
why is 10. Qe8 a blunder? It seems like that is the only move that saves my queen.

 

It tells you that 10..Nf6 was much better, leading to an even game.

I know what it says, but I would lose my queen that way.

If you follow the analysis after 10..Ne6,  he loses his queen too. You come out even.