Morris Plains resident wins national title at Spring North American Bridge Championships

Igor Savchenko of Morris Plains, N.J., claimed victory in the Rockwell Mixed Pairs event at the Spring North American Bridge Championships (NABC), one of the 15 championship-level events held in Kansas City, Mo., from March 9 to 19.

This marks the fifth NABC title for Savchenko. The Rockwell Mixed Pairs team is pictured below: Cristal Nell and Igor Savchenko

The NABCs are held three times a year across the U.S. and Canada to bring together players of all skill levels, from beginner to expert, with opportunities for everyone to play daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 2017 Summer NABC will be held in Toronto, Ontario, from July 20 to 30.

About the American Contract Bridge League

Founded in 1937, the ACBL is the largest bridge organization in the world, serving 167,000 members and 3,200 bridge clubs and sanctioning 1,100 sectional and regional tournaments annually. The ACBL’s three North American Bridge Championships each attract up to 6,500 players representing every state in the United States, Canada and about 20 other foreign countries. A challenging and rewarding card game, bridge attracts players of all ages and walks of life – from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to poker star Phil Gordon. For more information about the ACBL, visit www.acbl.org.