
The Summer NABC is back in Chicago, July 13 to 23, 2023! Join us in the windy city for bridge in a city known for its beautiful architecture, world famous museums, fabulous restaurants and lots of exciting gameplay.
Held three times a year, the North American Bridge Championships offer a thrilling place to join thousands of bridge fans to play, learn, make friends and win masterpoints.
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Hotel Reservations Now Open
For assistance, contact Conference Direct at (855)956-0776 or email acbl@conferencedirect.com
Reservations through our housing bureau ConferenceDirect close June 22, 2023. After this date please contact the hotel directly for your reservation. Please note you may not get the bridge rate if you reserve after June 22, 2023.
Host Hotels


301 East North Water Street
Chicago IL 60657
312-464-1000
$209 + tax
505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
844-208-9436
$204 + tax
Parking
50% off daily rate
$31.50 per day
10% off valet parking.
$60.35 per day
Full Tournament Schedule


Wednesday, July 12
12 & 5pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Pre-qualification required GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A Pre-qualification required SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B Pre-qualification required MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C Pre-qualification required |
Thursday, July 13
10am | International Fund Pairs International Fund Swiss Teams International Fund 299er Pairs |
10am & 3pm | Educational Foundation Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Educational Foundation Gold Rush Pairs Educational Foundation Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
10am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
3pm | Educational Foundation Pairs Educational Foundation Swiss Teams Educational Foundation 299er Pairs |
Friday, July 14
9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10am & 3pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Saturday, July 15
9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
10 am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free lesson, then 12 deals (0-20) |
10 am & 3 pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS NABC 0-10,000 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
3pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30pm | Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Sunday, July 16
9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free two-hour lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
10 am & 1 pm | Fast Pairs |
10am & 3pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS NABC 0-10,000 PAIRS Open Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (3000/1250) Gold Rush Swiss Teams |
3 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series |
7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Monday, July 17
GOODWILL DAY
10 am | Monday Morning Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10am & 3pm | WAGAR WOMEN’S PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
10am & 3:30pm | TRUSCOTT/USPC SENIOR SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches ending Sunday 7/24; Pre-registration required by 8 pm Sun 7/16 |
3 pm | Monday Afternoon Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Monday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Tuesday, July 18
10 am | Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10 am & 3 pm | WAGAR WOMEN’S PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
10am & 3:30pm | TRUSCOTT/USPC SENIOR SWISS TEAMS SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches until complete; Pre-registration required by 6pm Sun 7/16 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches until complete; Pre-registration required by 8pm Mon 7/17 |
3 pm | Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Tuesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Wednesday, July 19
9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
10am | Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10 am & 3 pm | WERNHER OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions FREEMAN MIXED BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
10 am & 3:30 pm | 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
3pm | Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Collegiate Individual Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Thursday, July 20
9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
10 am | Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
10am & 3pm | WERNHER OPEN PAIRS FREEMAN MIXED BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) Collegiate Bridge Bowl Championship Round robin or Swiss qualifier |
10 am & 3:30 pm | 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
3 pm | Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Collegiate Individual Thursday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Friday, July 21
9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
10am & 3pm | BEAN RED RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
10am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions |
3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Saturday, July 22
9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUTTEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
10am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
10am & 3pm | BEAN RED RIBBON PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./6000/4000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1500/750) Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
10am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS TEAMS 0-10,000 MIXED SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
3 pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Sunday, July 23
9:30am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS TEAMS SPINGOLD KNOCKOUTTEAMS |
10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-SunDaylightSeries 299er Pairs |
10 am & tba | Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Playthrough with a short break Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) Playthrough with a short break |
10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
10am & 3:30pm | 0-10,000 MIXED SWISS TEAMS |
2 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Stratification for open regional events is unlimited/2500/750 unless otherwise noted.
Regional top-flight, mid-flight, and side pair events play 26 or 27 boards per session. Gold Rush pairs play 24 boards per session. Swiss and Round Robin team events typically play 24 boards per session, depending on the event or bracket size.
In gold-point events of two or more sessions, overall awards and section tops are paid in gold to any strat that has a maximum of 750 or higher. Side Pairs Series pay gold only to the open strat, and it is necessary to play two or more sessions in the series to earn gold.
All regional team events use the 20-point VP scale.
I/N events are stratified as appropriate at the discretion of the director. No player may be over 300.
Conditions of Contest
Like all sports, bridge has a precise set of rules for competition. The Conditions of Contest detail these protocols and regulations for every event played at the NABC. Whether you need to know the rules for General Knockout Teams or you are looking for specific information about Blue Ribbon Pairs, the Conditions of Contest will guide you.
Best Practices Teacher Workshop
Friday–Sunday, July 14-16
This workshop covers proven techniques that help teachers be more effective in their classroom. The focus is on how, rather than what, to teach. Participants may opt to demonstrate their Best Practices proficiency on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning to earn certification as an ACBL Best Practices teacher. For more information visit acbl.org/bpteacher.
Workshop fee: $125
Time: 1–5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.–noon Saturday and Sunday
Reception for Club Officials and Teachers
Friday, July 14, 6:30 – 8pm
The ACBL hosts this reception to say thank you to the club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our members. We invite club managers, teachers and club directors to attend. A light meal and adult beverages will be served. Event is free, but registration is required
Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation
Saturday, July 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
A light meal will be provided 6–6:30 p.m.
This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD.
Fee: $75. To register, email Patty Tucker at patty@whirlwindbridge.com
Just getting started? Try the friendly bridge experience of the Intermediate/Newcomer Area at the NABC! This welcoming area features many chances to learn more (often for free) and practice with players at your skill level. Stop by the Intermediate/Newcomer Desk for more information.
Learn Bridge in A Day?®
Saturday, July 15, 1– 6 p.m.
You’ll nail the basics of bridge in this interactive class that has both instruction and coached play. If you’re just starting, returning to the game or wanting to test the waters before taking formal lessons, this course is for you. Leave the class and take on a newcomer game!
Fee: $20 pre-registered or $25 at the door – includes textbook
Notrump in A Day
Sunday, July 16, 1–5 p.m.
This workshop explores basic notrump bidding and the most common responses, from raises to Stayman and Jacoby transfers. Course includes student workbook, presentation and practice hands.
Fee: $20 pre-registered, $25 at the door; includes textbook.
Free Lessons
Both lessons will be followed by a free 12-board game for newer players (0-20 masterpoints).
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 8am -9:45am
Date: Sunday, July 16
Time: 8am -9:45am
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Millennium Park

Skydeck Chicago

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
233 S. Wacker Dr.
(312) 875-9696
Website
Chicago Architecture Tours

Website
Chicago Cultural Center

Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
78 E. Washington St.
Website
Wrigley Field

1060 W. Addison St.
800-THE-CUBS
Website
Guaranteed Rate Field

333 W. 35th St.
312-674-1000
Website
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Tournament Committee
Position | Name & Email |
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Tournament Chair | Suzi Subeck stansubeck@prodigy.net |
Intermediate/Newcomer | Ginny & Jeff Schuett jgschuett2@comcast.net |
Partnership | Yvette Neary yneary@gmail.com |
Registration | Mike & Linda Saltzman saltzman@gmail.com |
Information | Adrienne & Larry Cohen dolly370@aol.com |
Treasurer | Stan Subeck thesubecks@sbcglobal.net |
Tours | Demaris & Chuck Johnson demaris_j@hotmail.com |
Prizes | Marge Morgan mumorgan55@gmail.com |
Volunteers | Kathy Fortney kathleensfortney@gmail.com |
Charity | John Goldstein johnagoldstein@yahoo.com |
Transportation & Parking | George Jacobs gjacobs@windycitylimos.com Stan Subeck thesubecks@sbcglobal.net |
Hospitality | Suzi Subeck stansubeck@prodigy.ne |
Restaurant Guide | Ron Smith smithron@icloud.com |
Sponsorship | Guy Franklin guyfranklinchicago@gmail.com |
Publicity | Patt Quinn pattjq@gmail.com |