Paul Chemla

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Paul Chemla (born January 2, 1944) is a famous French bridge player.

Chemla was born in Tunis. He studied at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris where he took up playing bridge. His wins include three European Pairs Championships (1976 with Michel Lebel, 1985 with Michel Perron, and 1999 with Alain Lévy), two World Team Olympiads (1980 and 1992), and the 1997 Bermuda Bowl. Chemla is noted for his girth and his large cigars.

Contents 1 Awards 2 Tournament Record 2.1 Winner 2.2 Runner-ups 3 External links

[edit] Awards

• IBPA Personality of the Year 1998

[edit] Tournament Record

[edit] Winner

• Bermuda Bowl (1) 1997
• World Team Olympiad (2) 1980, 1992
• Transnational Mixed Teams (1) 2004
• European Pairs (3) 1976, 1985, 1999
• European Mixed Teams (3) 1990, 1996, 1998
• Other notable wins:
  • Generali World Masters Individual (1) 1998
  • White House International Top Teams (1) 1998
  • Yeh Bros Cup Open Teams (1) 2006
  • Sunday Times Invitational Pairs (1) 1991

[edit] Runner-ups

• World Team Olympiad (1) 1984
• Transnational Mixed Teams (1) 2000
• European Teams (1) 1995
• European Open Teams (1) 2003
• European Seniors Teams (1) 1999
• European Mixed Pairs (1) 1998
• Other notable 2nd places:
  • Cavendish Invitational Pairs (1) 1982
  • Cap Gemini World Top (1) 1988

[edit] External links

• WBF Profile