This is a knockout event, with matches played exclusively online. It is for teams of four, from a squad of six all of whom are members of their own federation and a majority of one of the ‘home unions’. Matches prior to the semi-finals will be played over 24 boards, the semi-finals and the final being 32 boards. A Plate competition is available for teams which lose their first match, so everyone is guaranteed at least two matches. There will be no prize money, but the winning team in the Cup competition will receive free entry to the competition in the following year.
Current results
To enter
Entries for the 2022 competition are not yet open. Please enter online through My EBU via email comps@ebu.co.uk or by calling Charlie on 01296 317219.
Holders
2020 Cup - Michael Prior, Michael Hampton, Kay Preddy & Norman Selway
2019 Plate - Marc Smith, Steve Auchterlonie, David Carlisle, Andy Hughes, Malcolm Pryor
| 2021 Plate | Timetable |
|---|---|
| II | 26th September 2021 |
| III | 19th December 2021 |
| 2022 Cup Timetable | |
| Round | To be completed by |
| I | 21st March 2022 |
| II | 2nd May 2022 |
| Quarter-finals | 13th June 2022 |
| Semi-finals | 18th July 2022 |
| Final | 31st July 2022 |
| 2022 Plate Timetable | |
| I | 12th July 2022 |
| II | 25th September 2022 |
| III | 18th December 2022 |
| The entry fee for 2022 is £33 per team | |
|---|---|
| Half-price entry is available to junior players on a pro rata basis. |
Master Points
Main competition:
| Round | I | II | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Green Points | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Plate competition:
| Round | I | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Blue Points | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.
Venue and Tariff
All matches are played online and organised privately
Previous results
The EBU Archive listing the past winners
2020 results: Cup | Plate
2019 results: Cup | Plate
2018 results: Cup | Plate
2017 results: Cup | Plate
2016 results: Cup | Plate
2015 results: Cup
2014 results: No Competition
2013 results: Cup
Downloads
- Use of data by the EBU Knockout system
- Regulations for Rulings and Appeals in Matches Played Privately
- Specific Regulations for this Event
- General Regulations for Matches Played Privately
Find a partner/team mates
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