Today I read for the first time about this man. I'm trying to buy the book I've written in the headline. I get the impression that he was a very wise man. Has anyone read that book ?. Is it interesting despite so many years?.
I leave a few words about him and his book.
As a chess composer, he was the author of a series of chess problems, often with witty themes. In its heyday, Loyd was one of the best American chess players, and ranked 15th in the world, according to chessmetrics.com. His style of play was flawed, as he tried to put together fantastic combinations on the board, instead of simplifying and looking for the win.
Originally published in 1913, this unique work features close to 500 pages of detailed text, charts and diagrams on the legendary techniques and tactics of chess strategist and problemist Sam Loyd. The book goes into Loyd s chess techniques for play variation, bifurcation, duels, waiting move tactics, block threat techniques, focal actions, pinning, surprise moves and more. Truly an excellent reference book that will sharpen any chess enthusiasts skills and your insight for examining problem techniques and composition.
I leave a few words about him and his book.
As a chess composer, he was the author of a series of chess problems, often with witty themes. In its heyday, Loyd was one of the best American chess players, and ranked 15th in the world, according to chessmetrics.com. His style of play was flawed, as he tried to put together fantastic combinations on the board, instead of simplifying and looking for the win.
Originally published in 1913, this unique work features close to 500 pages of detailed text, charts and diagrams on the legendary techniques and tactics of chess strategist and problemist Sam Loyd. The book goes into Loyd s chess techniques for play variation, bifurcation, duels, waiting move tactics, block threat techniques, focal actions, pinning, surprise moves and more. Truly an excellent reference book that will sharpen any chess enthusiasts skills and your insight for examining problem techniques and composition.