Checkers grandmaster loses in a most glorious manner

Winning in checkers is always a great feeling, but is it possible to lose and still play a great game? I think the answer is yes, and so does Willie Ryan, who lost in a "most glorious manner" against his opponent Mike Lieber back in the 1920s.

Lieber made two incredible sacrifices after playing a cook (32-28), stunning Ryan, who would go on to remark this was one of his finest games despite losing. I analyze the winning sequence in detail as well as discuss the opening and mid-game and how these two great players ended up in such an incredible position.