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Summary

  • Full name: Thomas M. Clarke
  • Born: 17th April 1959
  • Died: 3rd April 2007
  • Chess honours:
    • Olympiad team: 1988, 1992
    • European Championships team: 1989
    • 1st equal Irish Championship 1996 (lost on tiebreak)
    • 1st British under-21 Championship 1978
    • Ulster Champion: 1984, 2003, 2005
    • 1st Williamson Shield 1974, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1987, 1992, 2003, 2006
    • 1st Ulster Open 1990, 2005
    • 1st City of Belfast 1981 (lost on tiebreak), 1992, 1994, 2003, 2004
    • 1st Belfast Civic Festival/Summerfest 1986, 1989, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2004
    • 1st QUB Open 1994
    • 1st Downpatrick Open 1984 (lost on tiebreak)

  • Occupation: civil servant.
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Treasurer Role Opportunity at the Ulster Chess Union May 13, 2026
The Childrens Chess April Tournament took place on Sat 11th April hosted at Methodist College. An afternoon of fun chess. A tournament and puzzle solving competition. Almost 30 young players gathered to enjoy our mo... May 09, 2026
Bangor club celebrates its 60th anniversary 60 years in 60 minutes. A fun and playful documentary capturing the magic of Bangor Chess Club. Short interviews and eve... May 09, 2026
UCU League 2025/26 final tables and board prizes Report on the UCU Belfast & District League 2025/26 May 04, 2026
Standings of the Childrens Chess Grandprix after March 2026. The Ulster Chess Union runs monthly tournaments at Methodist College. All pupils are welcome to play. Five of these tour... Mar 22, 2026
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