Ignace Vandecasteele (1926-2018) was a prominent Flemish composer known for his chess studies. He gained recognition for exploring the aesthetic aspects of endgame strategies, focusing on minimalistic piece arrangements, domination, systematic movement, and checkmating techniques. Born in Mortsel, he later pursued a career in interior architecture and worked as a concept manager for decorating supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels. His works include intricate chess problems that showcase strategic and tactical ingenuity.
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Meaning of the name - Ignace
fiery, born of fire
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Place of Birth: Mortsel
Place of Death: Antwerp
Occupation: chess player | chess composer
Employers: Belgium's largest distribution company
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Ephemeris for October 26, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 2 Scorpio 31 | 3 Scorpio 46 | 11 Aquarius 51 |
| Moon | 12 Cancer 46 | 0 Virgo 40 | 2 Aquarius 48 |
| Mercury | 24 Scorpio 4 | 19 Scorpio 50 | 14 Aquarius 50 |
| Venus | 26 Libra 3 | 10 Sagittarius 44 | 29 Aquarius 6 |
| Mars | 14 Taurus 14 | 26 Cancer 51 | 20 Taurus 6 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 28 | 20 Gemini 49 | 3 Pisces 11 |
| Saturn | 26 Scorpio 4 | 12 Pisces 57 | 6 Sagittarius 28 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 9 | 26 Taurus 7 | 26 Pisces 53 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 40 | 27 Pisces 36 | 25 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 56 | 29 Capricorn 41 | 14 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 10 Cancer 29 | 5 Aries 0 | 5 Cancer 17 |
| Ketu | 10 Capricorn 29 | 5 Libra 0 | 5 Capricorn 17 |
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