Prizes 2019
The Marit Sveaas International Bridge Tournament has some of the biggest prizes in bridge history. This is made possible because of sponsors and the contribution from Christen Sveaas, not because of high entry fees.
Main prizes 2019:
| 1st | NOK 200 000 |
| 2nd | NOK 100 000 |
| 3rd | NOK 50 000 |
| 4th | NOK 25 000 |
| 5th | NOK 20 000 |
| 6th | NOK 15 000 |
| 7th | NOK 10 000 |
| 8th | NOK 10 000 |
| 9th | NOK 10 000 |
| 10th | NOK 10 000 |
Prizes above NOK 10 000 per person may be subject to taxation - more info
Handicap prizes:
Handicap prizes can be won by anyone with a valid handicap in a system similar to the Norwegian handicap system. At the moment Sweden and Denmark qualify - please do tell us your offiicial hcp.
| 1st | NOK 50 000 |
| 2nd | NOK 25 000 |
| 3rd | NOK 15 000 |
| 4th | NOK 10 000 |
| 5th | NOK 5 000 |
| 6th | NOK 5 000 |
| 7th | NOK 5 000 |
| 8th | NOK 5 000 |
| 9th | NOK 5 000 |
| 10th | NOK 5 000 |
Prizes above NOK 10 000 per person may be subject to taxation - more info
Prizes special categories:
The "special" prizes is something that makes this tournament so special - everyone has a shot at a prize. This year we are doing something new - the more pair in a special category - the higher the prizes.
20+ pair in a special category: NOK 15 000 - 10 000 - 5 000
10-19 pairs in a special category: NOK 10 000 - 5 000
The prize for best pairs in the last session (Sunday) will be NOK 15 000 - 10 000 - 5 000.
Prizes above NOK 10 000 per person may be subject to taxation - more info
Each contestant can only win 1 prize - if qualified for more than one the highest awarding prize will be awarded. If same amount - overall prizes will be awarded first, then special category. Last session prizes can be won together with another prize.
Special categories:
- Mixed pairs
- Senior pairs (born on or before 31th Dec '58)
- Women pairs
- Handicap score (using the new Norwegian handicap system)
- Last session
