Brilliant moves aren't all that brilliant - Chess Forums

I've heard some chatter as of late on how the new classification for brilliant moves doesn't seem right and I want to jump into the conversation by providing some context and examples from my recent games and add my thoughts on why I think the new classification doesn't live up to the term "brilliant".

Chess beginner, played my first Brilliant move according to chess.com to trap a queen, and it felt great! : r/chess

Why is this move considered brilliant? - Chess Forums

What does a brilliant move mean? and anyone did it until now? - Chess Forums

Why is this move brilliant? Why is my brilliant move not the best move? Why is this brilliant if it's easy to see? Why are brilliant moves- : r/chessbeginners

There's a brilliant move in this position, can you find it? (Answer + continuation in second image) : r/chessbeginners

13 Years old Bobby Fisher Played 3 BRILLIANT MOVES IN ONE GAME

My first brilliant move ever! White to play and win : r/chess

Has anyone ever played a brilliant move?? - Chess Forums

Black to move (it wasn't played, but my jaw would drop) : r/chess

My month-long quest to become a chess master from scratch, by Max Deutsch

Brilliant moves aren't all that brilliant - Chess Forums

Magnus Drama at Qatar Masters - Chessable

Brilliant move worse than best move?!?! - Chess Forums

Are brilliant moves on chess.com really that brilliant? : r/chess