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Loyd on Saturday

A weekly chess puzzle from the remarkable imagination of Sam Loyd.

Portrait of Samuel Loyd

The magic of Samuel Loyd

Samuel Loyd (1841–1911), widely celebrated as one of the greatest chess problem composers, created positions full of ingenuity, surprise and wit. Loyd on Saturday presents a puzzle by the master for you to enjoy each week. Take your time, study the position and see if you can find the solution before revealing it.

This week's challenge

A First Attempt

14th November 2026
Puzzle position · White at the bottom
White to play

Can you find the winning move?

"White to play and mate in three."

Previous puzzles

Browse the published Sam Loyd chess problems below. New challenges will be added to the archive as the series grows.