Nabokov is a famous russian writer of the beginning of the last century.

Mate in two. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 For interesting information and history behind this puzzle  http://www.lolitariddle.com/chess.htm

 

And a recommended read for everyone: The Luzhin Defense (or simply The Defense) by Nabokov

we had a "puzzle of the day" like this a few weeks ago, i think. you get so caught up looking at all the capitol pieces, you don't see the fairly obvious mate. very nice. (and an interesting read, too...thanks for that!)