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2026 winners: David Eddleston, Tugrul Kaban, Piers Fuller and Steve Allen
The Humble Cup is the HBA premier championship for teams of four. The winning team will be invited to represent Hertfordshire in the Pachabo Cup and, if they wish, supplement the team with additional members at that stage, subject to the EBU’s requirements for entry to the Pachabo. If the winning team is unable to accept the offer within 14 days of the Humble Cup Final, the HBA will select a team from the two finalists, according to the procedure set out by the EBU.
For 2026/27, the competition will revert to being a knockout competition throughout, as it always had been pre-covid. Please note, therefore, that this year there will be no 'all-play-all' qualifying round. The first round will kick-off early in November.
A team can have up to six members over the course of the competition. When a player is added to an existing team, that player must not have previously played in this year's competition for a different team.
If you would like assistance in forming a team, please contact the Tournament Secretary at hbatournamentsec@gmail.com who will be able to put you in touch with any others who are also looking.
| When: |
Matches will be played between the date of the draw, which will take place early in November 2026, and 30th April 2027. The HBA will set deadlines for the completion of rounds as the competition progresses, taking into account the size of the entry and the number of rounds required to produce a winner. |
| Where: |
Matches will be arranged privately and played on RealBridge, unless both teams agree to use a different platform or play face-to-face. |
| Cost: |
Free. The HBA will provide RealBridge links for all matches. |
| Eligibility: |
Participants must be HBA members, with Hertfordshire as the County of Primary Allegiance. |
| Format: |
Head-to-head teams, 24 boards |
| Entries: |
Entry is required by 31st October 2026.
Click here to enter
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For more information contact the Tournament Secretary at hbatournamentsec@gmail.com
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