Dec 5 2019: There 6 teams confirmed as playing in the Spens Cup this season. There will be a preliminary round in January to establish the 4 semi-finalists.

Preliminary to be played by January 19th 2020

Edinburgh Civil Service V Bellshill
Wandering Dragons V Lenzie

Semi Final to be played by March 22nd

Edinburgh Civil Service or Bellshill V Kilmarnock
Wandering Dragons or Lenzie V Dumfries

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Nov 9 2019: There are still places available to any club which wants to enter a team into the Spens Cup  Knock Out competition. The deadline is now extended to November 30.

The competition is open to any CS member club. The matches take place over 5 boards. The draw will appear here in this updated news item.

Entries should be made to Karen Howie, CS Membership secretary who will be able to process new club memberships and Spens entries.

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The dates are in the calendar with the Quarter and Semi a desired completion date and a fixed date for the Final. Jan 19, March 22, April 18. (Whether all the dates are required will depend on the exact number of teams in the competition.)

Ian Brownlee (admindirector@chessscotland.com) will act as Richardson and Spens Tournament Director this season. Please keep Ian informed during the season to assist with the smooth running of the competition.

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These are the rules for the competition. Please contact us immediately if you think any of the rules are unclear or in error.

Please note some points.

Increment is now an acceptable time control in all rounds provided the clubs agree and the required equipment is available.

Spens Cup

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Event history

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Posted on: 05-12-2019
Categories: News