user16588: [FEN "5rk1/2Q2ppp/p7/2P5/1p6/1B5P/Pq2nPP1/3R1K2 w - - 0 1"]

White, to move, gives checkmate in two moves. Can anyone find the solution?

user12629: The solution is

 1.Qxf7+.  If Kh8, then Qxf8#.  And if Rxf7, then Rd8# - the rook cannot block because it is pinned by the bishop.


16588: <pre><code>[FEN &quot;5rk1/2Q2ppp/p7/2P5/1p6/1B5P/Pq2nPP1/3R1K2 w - - 0 1&quot;]
</code></pre>
<p>White, to move, gives checkmate in two moves. Can anyone find the solution?</p>
 12629: <p>The solution is</p>
<blockquote class="spoiler">
<p> 1.Qxf7+.  If Kh8, then Qxf8#.  And if Rxf7, then Rd8# - the rook cannot block because it is pinned by the bishop.</p>
</blockquote>
