Bledisloe Cup 2024

2024 sees the re-introduction of the Bledisloe & Blackburn Cups – to be played using a trial hybrid chess format.

More info and regulations for the 2024 trial here:

2024 Bledisloe Regulations & Info

Background: The Bledisloe Cup was presented by the Governor-General in 1933 and was competed for by the major metropolitan clubs. The Blackburn Cup was historically a competition among minor clubs.

RESULTS 2024

Wellington CC 5.5 – Hawke’s Bay CC 0.5

Canterbury CC 2 – Wellington CC 4

CURRENT STANDINGS

Wellington CC 2/2 (9.5 Game Points)

Canterbury CC 1/2 (2 Game Points)

Hawke’s Bay CC 1/2 (0.5 Game Points)

Invercargill-Southland CC 0/0 (0 Game Points)