The World Open Pairs Championship is one of the competitions held as part of the World Bridge Series Championships. This Pairs competition was initiated in 1962 and is held every four years. It is open to pairs from all over the world, without any quota restrictions being applied. In its present form the competition lasts 8 days. The World Open Pairs Championship is widely regarded as the most prestigious pairs competition in all of bridge.
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