This is a knockout event, with matches played exclusively online.
It is open to teams consisting of four to six players, all of whom are members of the 'home union' federations.
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.
Holders
2017 Cup - Mike Bell, Paul Gipson, Alex Gipson Paul Russell, Sarah O'Connor
2017 Plate - Darren Evetts, Simon Creasey, George Cuthbertson, Ian Handley, Susan Norton
Current results
Timetable
Cup Timetable | |
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Round | To be completed by |
I | 18th February |
II | 2nd April |
III | 13th May |
Quarter-finals | 24th June |
Semi-finals | 5th August |
Final | 16th September |
Plate Timetable | |
I | 8th April |
II | 20th May |
Quarter-finals | 1st July |
Semi-finals | 12th August |
Final | 23rd September |
Entry Fees
£30 per team |
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Master Points
Main competition:
| Round | I | II | III | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Green Points | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Plate competition:
| Round | I | II | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Blue Points | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Note – these are revised scales as entries exceed 32 teams.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.