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

  

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