Latest News, Announcements & Events at Bridge Champ

The OCBL BOT PAIR is back on Bridge Champ with another free challenge for players looking to test their skills in a competitive environment. The event features 18 boards played over nine rounds using Howell matchpoint scoring, with 10 minutes per round. Fair play is ensured through delayed kibitzing, and audio and video at the table help create a more engaging experience. Join the event on July 22 at 21:00 CEST and see how you compare against players from around the world.

Signing in with your ACBL account is now available on Bridge Champ. Whether you’re joining Bridge Champ for the first time with an existing ACBL account or you already have both a Bridge Champ and an ACBL account, you can now connect them and keep your progress and information linked. This tutorial shows both scenarios step by step, making it quick and easy to get started with your ACBL login on the web. Watch the tutorial and link your account today.

Joining a password-protected tournament on Bridge Champ is simple. Some tournaments are private, which means you will need a password from the tournament organizer before you can register. This is useful for students, club members, friends, or private groups who want to play together in a controlled event. In this tutorial, you will learn where to enter the password, how to check that it is written correctly, and how to complete your registration.

Bridge Champ now lets tournament creators and bridge teachers create password-protected tournaments, making it easy to control who can join each event. This feature is perfect for private groups, students, club members, or friends. Simply create your tournament, set a password, and share it only with the players you want to invite. Watch the tutorial to see how it works and try creating your own private tournament on Bridge Champ today.

Bridge Champ now has a new language menu, making it easier to choose the language that works best for you. You can now select from more languages than ever before and enjoy playing bridge in your preferred language. The process is simple, just open the menu, choose your language, and start playing. Watch our quick tutorial to see how to change your language on Bridge Champ and get started in just a few steps.

The OCBL €100 BOT PAIR is back for its second edition on Bridge Champ. Join for free on July 1st at 21:00 CEST and compete in a fast pairs event with 18 boards, 9 rounds, Howell matchpoints, and 10 minutes per round. From now on, this event will be played every month. Prizes are €50 for first place, €30 for second, and €20 for third, with fair play, delayed kibitzing, and audio and video at the table.

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