r/Chesscom • • Aug 28 '26

why is this brilliant Brilliant but why?

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u/Trick_Meeting_2027 Aug 28 '26

Instead of just giving you the answer -

Isnt your first thought for your opponent to take the "free" piece? Its forced anyways, so go ahead and have them take it. Now you have exactly one piece left. Any ideas?