My first game with multiple brilliant moves. Ended in a completely avoidable draw by repetition.

In this game, playing as black, I got multiple brilliant moves from sacrificing the rook and queen, though I missed some checkmate opportunities. The endgame became a race against the clock, and I was trying to win on time by just making moves as fast as possible, which I definitely could have pulled off, but my brain basically switched to autopilot and didn't realize I was repeating the position until it was too late. I think this is the dumbest way I've missed a win.

They changed the definition of a "brilliant" move several years ago. Basically, any sacrifice that is a best move or near best is called brilliant.

From the Help 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.

This one would have been extra nice.

If you had seen that mate in one on the next move.

Hello,
It sounds like an intense game! Your brilliant moves with the rook and queen were impressive, but you missed checkmate opportunities. The endgame pressure led to an autopilot moment, causing the repeat position and a missed win. Don't be too hard on yourself—it's a learning experience! medicarecardBest Regards,
Julie Doyle

Yeah I didn't realize that pawn on f2 was pinned and couldn't take my rook. I might have seen it if it was a longer game where I had more time to think. That would have been a really cool checkmate though.