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
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Entries for the 2024 competition are now open.
Please enter online through My EBU via email comps@ebu.co.uk or by calling 01296 317203.
Holders
2023 Cup - Mike Hampton, Kay Preddy, Michael Prior & Norman Selway
2023 Plate - Malcolm Pryor, Ed Scerri, Rob Cliffe, Trevor Ward & Steve Eginton
| 2024 Cup Timetable | To be completed |
|---|---|
| R1 | 22nd April 2024 |
| R2 | 10th June 2024 |
| R3 | 29th July 2024 |
| Quarter Finals | 16th September 2024 |
| Semi Finals | 28th October 2024 |
| Finals | 9th December 2024 |
| 2024 Plate Timetable | To be completed |
| Round 1 | 5th August 2024 |
| Quarter Final | 23rd September 2024 |
| Semi Final | 25th October 2024 |
| Final | 27th November 2024 |
| The entry fee for 2024 is £34 per team | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
2023 results: Cup | Plate
2022 results: Cup | Plate
2021 results: Cup | Plate
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
- Regulations for Rulings and Appeals in Matches Played Privately
- Specific Regulations for this Event
- EBU Knockout and League Competitions General Regulations
- General Regulations for Rulings Online
Find a partner/team mates
If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this competition, please use the new Partnership forum