Dear chessfriends,It is with deep sadness to inform you that Hillel Aloni, the composer, player, teacher and the father of endgame study composition in Israel has passed away last Friday, just 4 months before he turned 80.He was the mentor of all Israeli study composers and his contribution to the development of our art is invaluable.May he rest in peace.Kind regards, Yochanan Afek
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(1) Posted by Paz Einat [Sunday, May 28, 2017 08:28]Very sad news from Israel - Hillel Aloni passed away yesterday
The funeral will be held today at his town of residence, Netanya. Our condolences to Yoel (Hillel's twin brother) and his family.
Hillel's contribution to Chess Problem Composition in Israel was huge. Briefly, he is the father of endgame studies in Israel, edited the studies sections in our magazines (Shachmat, Haproblemai & Variantim) and raised so many talented study composers.
The Aloni Jubilee tourney we announced will now, sadly, be: Hillel Aloni Memorial Tourney for studies published in Variantim this year. Prize fund of at least $300, judge Ofer Comay.
Our hearts are with Yoel, Hillel's twin brother. This is a reminder that the #3 problems published in Variantim in 2016-2017 will take part in Yoel Aloni 80 Jubilee Tourney with a prize fund of at least #300.
(via MatPlus Forum)
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