The championship is a Matchpoints pairs event restricted to players with a Life Master rating.
The Nail Life Master Open Pairs has its roots in 1961 when a new championship event was created for male players with a rank of National Master or higher.
"ACBL - NABC Winners Nail Life Master Pairs".
List of previous winners, Page 8 Daily Bulletin (PDF), vol.
81–1, November 21, 2008 2008 winners, Page 1 Daily Bulletin (PDF), vol.