eBridge Cup 2026 – Open Semi-Finals

When: June 8 – July 5, 2026
Schedule: 3 tournaments per day (84 tournaments available in total)

Rankings in the Open Semi-Finals:

• You must play at least 10 tournaments to be eligible for the Finals.
• Your score is the average of your best 10 results.
• If you play more than 10, only your best 10 count — so every extra tournament is a chance to improve.

Who Can Play

Only players who have played a minimum of 10 tournaments during the eBridge Cup Qualifiers, and achieved an average score of 55% or higher may enter the Open Semi-Finals.

Tournament Format

• 12 boards, matchpoints
• Awards 150% BXP and 150% Black ACBL Masterpoints®
• Other NBOs may also award local points

Tournament Specifics

• Best Hand: South (the human player) holds the hand with most HCP (or tied for most).
• Deal Pools: Not all players play the same boards (anti-cheating measure).
• Human Declarer: If your robot partner wins the contract, you play the hand.

Robots & System

• Robots are Advanced GIB, playing 2/1.
• All bids are auto-explained. Hover over any bid (including in the bidding box before you bid) to see its meaning.

More Information

• Full details and rules are in the Conditions of Contest.