Cookworthy Cup 2026-27
Please visit the 2026-27 overview of internal competitions for an explanation of the Cookworthy Cup.
The draw for the 2026-27 competition took place on 17th September 2026. With 9 players in the competition, 2 players were drawn to play in the first round, while 7 players will get a first round bye. There is no seeding.
The Draw
| First Round | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Levy | Steve Levy | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Gerard T'hart | Gerard T'hart | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Arthur Doble | Arthur Doble | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Cathy Black | Cathy Black | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Ben Wilkinson | Ben Wilkinson | |||
| Dave Bawden | ||||
| Mike Bender | Mike Bender | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Phil McConnell | Phil McConnell | |||
| Bye | ||||
| Alan Davies | Alan Davies | |||
| Bye |
The following deadlines apply for the completion of each round:
| Deadline | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 15th October 2026 | The 1st Round Game Completed |
| 10th December 2025 | All Quarter Finals Completed |
| 18th February 2026 | Both Semi Finals Completed |
| 13st May 2026 | Both Games in the Final Completed |
Games can be played sooner. For example, if you and your 1st round opponent can play your 1st round game before the deadline, then go ahead - the dates above are the latest dates by which they MUST be played.
Pre-Arranged Games
Any Cookworthy Cup games which have been pre-arranged but not yet played are set out below. If you are logged in as a member you can record on this website a game that you have pre-aranged by clicking here.
| Day | Date | Time | Player 1 | Player 2 | Mode | Club Fixture That Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 29 Oct 2026 | 19:00 | McConnell, Phil | Davies, Alan | Over the Board | |
| Thursday | 15 Oct 2026 | 19:00 | Black, Cathy | Doble, Arthur | Over the Board |
Individual Game Results
The individual game results in the Cookworthy Cup for the current season are set out below. To limit the display to games involving a particular player, start typing that player's name in the "Filter" box.
| Date | Round | White | Result | Black | PGN? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | N/A | Wilkinson, Ben (1682) | 1-0 | Bawden, Dave () | Submit |