EBL News; 1st European Winter Games; Budapest 2016 and More

 1st European Winter Games

The European Bridge League and the Federation Monegasque de Bridge are proud to announce the first edition of the European Winter Games in Monaco from 5th to 11th of February 2016.
The Tournament will be sponsored by Pierre Zimmermann with substantial cash prizes.
Click here to watch the interview with Pierre Zimmermann.

The Registration Page is now open! All entries to the Championships must be submitted electronically via the EBL Website (not by email).

2nd Information Letter 1st European Winter Games

Official Website of the Event: http://www.wintergames.bridgemonaco.com/


Budapest 2016

The 53rd European Bridge Team Championships will be held in Budapest from the 16th to 25th of June while the 16th European Women’s National Pairs Championships from the 16th to 18th. The Venue will be the same for both events: the Groupama Arena, a multi-purpose stadium, home of the Ferencvárosi TC.

The Registration Page is now open for both events.

3rd Information Letter 16th Women’s Pairs Championships

4th Information Letter 53rd European Team Championships

Accomodation offer for Players & Teams – Contact names: Eva at eva@budatours.hu  and Cintia at cintia@budatours.hu)

City Map – Hotel Locations


8th NBO Officers’ Seminar

EBL will be holding the Seminar for the National Federation Presidents and Officers at the Centro Giulio Onesti, Acqua Acetosa in Rome. The Seminar will start on Thursday 28th January at 16.00 and will end on Sunday 31st January with a closing lunch.

We looking forward to see you in Rome.

NBO Officers’ Seminar Programme

How to reach Hotel Villa Maria Regina

How to reach Centro Sportivo Giulio Onesti:

From “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport: direct train to Termini train station : 8 Euro

– From Termini train station take Metro A (direction Battistini) to the stop Flaminio (4 stops), then take the train railroad RomaNord (direction Prima Porta), and get off at the third stop “Campi Sportivi”; walk for 800 metres.

– From Termini train station by Bus:

1 option: Line 233, stop “Campi Sportivi”.

2 option: Line 69, stop “Via del Foro Italico”, close to Campi Sportivi.

– From Termini train station to the Venue by taxi: the cost is about 15-20 Euro.

– From “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport to the Venue by Taxi: the cost is about 50-70 Euro depending by the traffic.


 Main T.D. Course Prague 2016

The 10th EBL Main Tournament Directors Course will be held from 3rd to 7th February 2016 at the Ibis Praha Mala Strana Hotel, Czech Republic.

1st Information Letter EBL TD Course

2nd Information Letter EBL TD Course

Programme


 

MAS DEL MISMO AUTOR

Hope for the ordinary player by Zia Mahmood

This spectacular deal comes from a recent friendly match between the Netherlands and Iceland and features a defence that should give encouragement to ordinary players everywhere.

VII CARPATHIAN CUP 2012 – “PAIR ON IMPs”

Transcarpathian Sport Bridge Federation invites you to take part in this International Bridge Tournament

Bridge Road Warriors 2014 #36

When one first walks into the Convention Center and makes the quick right turn into the playing area, they typically stop for a ...

Suit Combinations

Getting the Most from your Cards

IBPA Bulletin: November 2012

Bridge authorities have shown great perspicacity in the organisation of their events lately.

Franck Riehm elected as WBF President

The World Bridge Federation is pleased to announce the...

1st South American Online Mixed Teams Championship

All players belonging to any NBO affiliated to the WBF are welcome!

I Brazilian Online Bridge Festival 2020

Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.

WBF Robot Tournaments

Come and join the competition through our Providers, BBO, Funbridge and Ourgame, all offering you this great opportunity – we look forward to some challenging tournaments!”

The Endplay

An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.

The Scissors Coup by John Brown

Scissors coup (or, Scissor coup, ) is a type of coup in bridge, so named because it cuts communications between defenders.

World Bridge Federation – Youth

The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.

Prevent a Ruff by Jon Brown

West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.

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