The Puzzle King
Sam Loyd, the "Puzzle King", is an authentic American genius. Famous as a
composer of chess problems and puzzles of every kind, his inventive and original
posers have amused, perplexed and delighted people by the millions. Presented in
this volume are Loyd's 710 chess problems, artful and cunning, along with 34 of
his most popular prize-winning math puzzles. Large, clear diagrams and
easy-to-follow solutions are among the features making this edition an instant
classic, one that will challenge and entertain the reader for years.
Endgame enthusiasts, students of tactics and fans of chess problems will all
be amazed at Loyd's creations. They feature brilliant piece sacrifices,
deceptive withdrawals, waiting tactics and subtle strategic play that reach into
the very heart of chess. The variety of ideas, depth of conception and sheer
beauty contained in Loyd's problems are food for the soul of every chess player.
Editor: Sid Pickard
Title: National Master
Published: 1996
Pages: 238
Annotation: AN |
