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
To enter please email comps@ebu.co.uk. Online entries through My EBU will be available soon. Entries for 2019 have now closed but late entries can be accepted until 12 noon on Tuesday 22 January.
Holders
2018
Cup - Michael Prior, Michael Hampton, Norman Selway, Kay Preddy
Plate - John Atthey, Claire Robinson, Tony Hill and Alan Wearmouth
Timetable
Cup Timetable | |
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Round | To be completed by |
I | 3rd March 2019 |
II | 14th April 2019 |
III | 27th May 2019 |
Quarter-finals | 7th July 2019 |
Semi-finals | 18th August 2019 |
Final | 29th September 2019 |
Plate Timetable | |
I | 22nd April 2019 |
II | 2nd June 2019 |
Quarter-finals | 14th July 2019 |
Semi-finals | 26th August 2019 |
Final | 6th October 2019 |
Entry Fees
The entry fee for 2020 will be published in due course |
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Half-price entry is available to junior players on a pro rata basis. |
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 |
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.