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| (281) Posted by Michael McDowell [Monday, Feb 27, 2023 16:18] |
John Ling has died at the age of 95. John, whose first problem was published in 1942, was General Editor of The Problemist from 1964 to 1972 and published the magazine Problem Observer for 50 years. He was also for many years in the 1950s and 1960s the editor of one of the most important newspaper columns in Britain, that of The Observer.
A famous miniature:
John Ling
The Problemist 1953
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Mate in 2
1.Qc6 (>2.Rb5, Kd6)
1…Bxc6+ 2.Kxc6
1…Rf4...h4 2.Kd6
1…Be6+ 2.Kxe6
1…Rc4 2.Kxc4
1…Rd4+ 2.Kxd4
1…Re4 2.Kxe4
1…Rb4 2.Ra6
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| (282) Posted by Michael McDowell [Sunday, Apr 2, 2023 14:25] |
Britain has lost another well-known composer. Michael Lipton passed away on 1st April at the age of 86. Michael's first problems were published in 1951, and he gained the International Master of Composition title in 1976. He was a frequent contributor to The Problemist and served as BCPS President from 1999 to 2001. His complete output up to 2021 can be downloaded from the BCPS website. Away from chess Michael had a distinguished career as an economist.
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| (283) Posted by seetharaman kalyan [Sunday, Apr 2, 2023 16:54] |
So sad. I enjoyed his book (co-author Barnes & Rice) on Two move chess problems ...., a pioneering British publication. Still have it
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| (284) Posted by Viktor Syzonenko [Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023 05:35] |
Alfreds A. Dombrovskis (19-04-1923 - 18-03-2000) Latvian composer and International Master
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И советский редактор публиковавший исследовательские двухходовки.
Почтите память.
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Один из благодарных.
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| (285) Posted by Neal Turner [Thursday, Apr 20, 2023 12:38] |
This week there was an obituary of Mr Lipton, in The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/18/michael-lipton-obituary
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| (286) Posted by Andrew Buchanan [Saturday, Apr 22, 2023 10:27] |
Michael Lipton’s wife Merle died earlier this year, and also received an obituary in The Guardian. What a wonderful lifetime partnership!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/15/merle-lipton-obituary
Happy to have had a chance to interact with Michael last year, as I’ve always admired his writing.
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| (287) Posted by Frank Richter [Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:41] |
Just read at selivanov.world:
Evgeni Fomichev (13/04/1964-09/05/2023)
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| (288) Posted by Viktor Syzonenko [Tuesday, May 23, 2023 22:57] |
Очень и очень сожалею... Трагически погиб на острие восприятия бытия.
Мы все потеряли тонко чувствующего и поэтому бурно реагирующего творца.
И потеря невосполнима...
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| (289) Posted by Neal Turner [Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 11:37] |
Suomen Tehtäväniekat are sorry to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague Kauko Virtanen (25.12.1931 – 24.7.2023).
After publishing his first problem in 1951, he had a distinguished career in problem chess as a composer, organizer, judge and writer.
He held the title of International Judge for 2-movers.
Among his many successes in composing was this example, which proved to be a tough nut for the judges/solvers in the Macleod Whisky Ty - can you crack it?
Kauko Virtanen
1st Prize Whisky TT 1988
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h#2 2 solutions
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| (290) Posted by Thomas Maeder [Sunday, Jul 30, 2023 14:50] |
Beat Züger (3.6.1961 - 4.7.2023)
Beat Züger was a strong over-the-board player who represented Switzerland at many Olympiads. He earned 3 GM norms, but failed to reach the necessary rating for obtaining the title.
For many years, he edited the chess column in Switzerland's most widely read daily newspaper Tages-Anzeiger, where he didn't only comment games, but also many problems; these were mostly reprints, but he managed to mix in originals by the readers and by himself. This led him to place originals in other publications, mainly in Switzerland.
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| (291) Posted by Marcos Roland [Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 18:04] |
It is reported that Jorge Kapros, the great Argentinian composer, has passed away. Perhaps I am not the best person to write his obituary, but a record, however poor, must be made of the passing of this great composer and even greater human being. Kapros was on his way to becoming the second Latin American grandmaster of chess compositions (the first was his compatriot Arnold Ellerman). His compositions delighted me in the same way as his never absent smile, his irresistible joy, his generous heart. Kapros, even though he was not a compatriot of mine, was one of the people who encouraged me the most in problemism. I think that the reason I love Buenos Aires so much is that there I could meet Kapros, his partner Jorge Lois and Roberto Osorio. I rarely cry, but today morning tears came to my eyes when I heard, through Marjan Kovacevic, the news of his passing. RIP, my and our friend!
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| (292) Posted by Abdelaziz Onkoud [Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 18:41] |
Very sad news. A great composer. I really liked his style. Rest in peace.
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| (293) Posted by Marjan Kovačević [Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 21:13] |
This was the sad note Christer Jonsson forwarded on 28.08, from Jorge Lois:
"Unfortunately, Argentine composers are in mourning. Yesterday, 08-27-2023, JORGE KAPROS passed away due to an incurable disease. He had undergone surgery on August 16, but his death occurred due to multiple complications. For me Jorge (Kapros) was like a brother, but he is no longer with us".
It was great opportunity to meet Jorge Kapros during Rio WCCC 2009. Not many words were exchanged, but one day he suddenly came to tell that of all candies in Rio I should find "Garota" sweets to bring home ...
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| (294) Posted by Valery Gurov [Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 12:38] |
I couldn't go to the congress in Rio. But with the help of Georgy Evseev, I was able to chat with Jorge Capros via Skype.
And I still remember his smile and kindness... I hope that Argentinean friends will organize an international memorial tournament...
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| (295) Posted by Joost de Heer [Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023 18:41] |
https://www.thbrand.de/2023/09/05/peter-van-den-heuvel-28-09-1968-29-08-2023/
Peter van den Heuvel, Dutch solver and composer, died last week during his pre-congress holiday in Georgia.
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| (296) Posted by Valery Gurov [Thursday, Sep 7, 2023 13:38] |
Very sad... Peter was a very nice person.
And so young (even I'm older...)
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| (297) Posted by Mike Prcic [Monday, Sep 11, 2023 17:19] |
Jorge Marcelos Kapros, great person and a talented composer. Met him in Rio during Congress. He was friendly and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
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| (298) Posted by Mike Prcic [Monday, Sep 11, 2023 17:20] |
Another good man died before his time. Rest in piece Peter.
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| (299) Posted by Thomas Maeder [Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 14:36] |
I have just been informed that bernd ellinghoven passed away last night.
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| (300) Posted by Thomas Brand [Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 17:37] |
A tremendous loss for the problem chess world!
https://www.thbrand.de/2023/11/14/bernd-ellinghoven/
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