Further to this I have just noticed that the second image as the exact same advantage (+2.18). I'm pretty sure the bar fluctuated as I played through the 'best moves,' but I wonder if my internet lagged and the calculations were just off or something. Even so, any help with the first image would be appreciated!
Why is this a strong move?
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Ah ok, that explains the second position. Any ideas on why Neg5 and then taking the e pawn in the first position is good? I can only think it gives a good position that justifies the loss of material, but I can't find any tactical opportunities when I play it through.
I was analysing a game recently, when a move was recommended as the 'best move' that I couldn't understand. It's Neg5 on the below board. I couldn't see why that would be a strong move, but followed it through to see where it went. Black then plays ...h6 and the next recommended move for white is Nxe6 followed by Qxe6+ for black. At this point white is down material but the computer calculated a clear advantage for white. I played on from there, making what seemed the obvious moves for either side, trying to find how this eventually pays off for white, until eventually I came to the next image.
At this point (below), I am stumped. The computer still seems to find that white has the advantage, but I have no idea why. What could white do in this position? Or, have I misunderstood what the bar at the top represents? Even if that is the case, can anyone see why Neg5 followed by Nxe6 in the first image would be strong move?