Sam Loyd: His Story and Best Problems

SAM LOYD: HIS STORY AND BEST PROBLEMS * IGM Andrew Soltis. Known as "The Puzzle King", Loyd was a phenomenon the chess world sees in spans of 20 to 40 years. He brought humor into problem making. "I don't try too long to solve problems - just use them to increase my imagination in over-the-board play. Their beauty at times are amazing"-Ken Smith. According to the noted author and authority A.J. Roycroft, "the most famous and popular problem composer of all time." Here are fun, beauty and challenges with his fascinating story. Each position has text by the author (found nowhere else), that brings you into the excitement. algebraic * 73 Pages * OP 1st Ed * 1995 * 8vo PB * 58 PROBLEMS! * Based on ABE, this Book is...in my humble opinion... PRISTINE / UNCIRCULATED & OUT OF PRINT YES ... ANOTHER STRAIGHT FROM A PRINTER'S BOX * List Price = OP/$13.50