I got a brilliant move for what I thought was an obvious move lol

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Why is cxd4 best?

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Hi! I am reviewing a game I just played on chess.com and am not sure why it is saying that cxd4 is best here. I’m my mind that would lead to 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4. This would leave white in control of center with a pawn and the queen…

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Please, can anyone help me understand why this is the best play? Isnt the knight just hanging after that trade?

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This game was absolutely crazy. First I trap his queen but then almost hang back rank mate!

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How is this not a blunder

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Where did they go?

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Why is this a mistake?

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