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WILLIE RYAN
Ryan's "American Checkerist Magazine" ran from 1939 to a few issues in 1950. Complete bound sets of these are still available. The above issue is the "Silver Anniversary Edition" from August 1941.
All of Ryan's books and magazines are collectors items, and among the most important ever printed on the game. His GrandMaster status is not denied. Dr. Marion F. Tinsley told me the best he ever played was Walter Hellman, the Asa Long, then Willie. Ryan is one of the few to have an "even score" with the great Tinsley-their match record being 2 wins each and the rest of their games draws.
Ryan plays blindfolded (notice the scarf around his eyes) against several opponents, moving from board to board! He was the "Blindfold Champion of the world." Marion Tinsley could play blindfolded also, playing 15 different boards-simultaneously! Many have expressed doubt about this so here is the proof!
Contact
- Retired
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- Kansas City MO
- US 64116
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- 816 4597776
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