The Puzzle King: Sam Loyd*s Chess Problems and Selected Mathematical Puzzles

The Puzzle King, Sam Loyd's Chess Problems and Selected Mathematical Puzzles; by Sam Loyd

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.

Sam Loyd, "The Puzzle King", is a famed 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 The Puzzle King are 710 of Loyd's best chess problems, along with 34 of his most popular math puzzles. Large, clear diagrams and easy-to-follow solutions insure that The Puzzle King will challenge and entertain the reader for years. Endgame enthusiasts, students of tactics and fans of chess problems will be amazed at Loyd's creations. They feature brilliant piece sacrifices, deceptive withdrawals, waiting tactics, and subtle strategic play that reaches into the very heart of chess. The variety of ideas, depth of conception, and sheer beauty contained in Loyd's problems will engage every chess player regardless of their degree of experience and accomplishment. Novice or expert, The Puzzle King is a "must" for every dedicated chess enthusiast! -- Midwest Book Review