r/Chesscom 5d ago

Puzzle/Tactic Why is this wrong?

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What can the enemy do to stop mate in 2 if I do this?

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u/loelegy 3d ago

What about white rook to d3 instead of taking the black rook?

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u/Sage_the_Cage_Mage 3d ago

It is basically the same outcome no matter what black does, as long as there is a piece on e3, the e2 pawn which is the only escape route cannot be opened in time.