The Fall North American Online Bridge Championships (NAOBC) are back!
The Fall NAOBC will be held Sept. 16–21 on Bridge Base Online.
Schedule Bridge Base Online Did you know you can earn gold points – and even national titles! – when you play in the upcoming NAOBC? And all without leaving the comfort of your couch! Mark your calendars now for an exciting slate of events, from Open Knockout Teams to regional-rated, single-day games for all levels.The tournament includes four, two-day NAOBC+ events during the week, with sessions starting at 1 and 6 p.m. Eastern Time. That’s four opportunities to win a national title!
The NAOBC Open Knockout Teams starts Monday, Sept. 16. The contest features full-day knockout matches with 56 boards per day.
The Premier Open Pairs I is Sept. 16–17, the Premier Open IMP Pairs is Sept. 18–19, and the Premier Open Pairs II is Sept. 20–21. Each has a qualifying day and a final day (both with two sessions of 24 boards).
There is also a two-day NAOBC Midflight Pairs (limited to players with less than 6000 MPs) Sept. 20–21. Roughly 50% of the pairs in each of these events will qualify for the final day.
The NAOBC Open Knockout Teams requires pre-registration (details TBA). The pairs events do not require pre-registration.
During the week of the NAOBC, there are also single-day, regional-rated games for all levels. On Sept. 17 and Sept. 19, players can participate in an Open Pairs or a Gold Rush Pairs (two sessions). On Sept. 21, there is an Open Pairs, a Midflight Pairs (limited to 4000 MPs or less) and a Gold Rush Pairs.
Don’t miss your chance to earn gold points! (NAOBC and NAOBC+ events do not award Platinum points or confer eligibility for Grand Life Master status.)
Entry fees (per player): $30/session for the NAOBC Open Knockout Teams, $25/session for NAOBC pairs events, $20/session for regional events. $20 discount per session for Juniors (25 or younger as of Sept. 16, 2024).
