Sam Loyd: his story and best problems - 2nd hand

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.

• Casa editrice Chess Digest
• Code 3144us
• Anno 1995
• Pagine p. 74