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Vincent
Published date12 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
At the biggest gathering, at Gosforth Empire Club, a total of 42 players were in action in the event, which brings together teams from as far afield as Alnwick and South Shields

Round 1 saw the event's first Minor v Major giant-killing acts, with Gateshead (a Minor team) beating Leam Lane (a Major team) and Forest Hall Badgers (Minor) beating Newcastle University (Major).

The revamped Northumberland Chess Association Summer Cup and Plate (to use its full name) retains its ratings handicap system, which gives lower rated teams extra game points, depending on the difference between the two sides.

Previously, all rounds were knockout, but this year, for the first time, teams play in World Cup-style all-play-all groups to qualify for thesemi-finals and finals in September. Placings are decided by match points, with the lower rated team going though in the event of a tie.

The winner of each group goes through to the Cup Semi-Finals, while the group runner up qualifies for the Plate Semi-Finals.

This format gives clubs more team matches through the summer months, while also giving players a break during the peak holiday season of late July and August.

In Group A, hosted by Gosforth Chess Club on Monday, Gosforth Empire beat Gosforth Regents 4-2.5, Forest Hall Magpies beat Gosforth Jedis 3-2.5 and Jesmond beat Newcastle C 3-2.5.

In Group B, also at Gosforth, Forest Hall Badgers beat...

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