27th 56 International Tournament Dallas, Texas - USA
September 18 - 20, 2026
On behalf of 56 International, we are pleased to welcome you all to the event of your dreams 56 International Tournament, 2026. More than a game or tournament, this is a “Friends Get Together ". 56 International started in 1999 in Detroit with the support of friends from Detroit, Chicago and Canada. Now, players from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas, Florida, St. Louis, Washington DC, Boston, Virginia, Maryland, Atlanta, North Carolina, California, Dubai, Germany and Kuwait are participating in the tournament. The tournament that started with 16 teams 26 years ago, have grown to become a true international tournament with over 85 teams participating today.
This is one of a group of South Asian trick-taking games in which the Jack and the Nine are the highest cards in every suit. It is almost certain that they are related to the European family of Jass games, which originated in the Netherlands. 56 (Ambathiyaaru) is popular in the southern province of Kerala, India. It is an expanded form of the simpler game 28, played with a double pack.
Cities 56 International Tournament Played
Detroit - 1999 -2002- 2006 - 2016 - 2024
Chicago -2000 - 2001 - 2003 - 2007- 2015 - 2021
Houston - 2004 -2010 Dallas - 2005 -2014
New Jersey - 2008- 2017 - 2023 Philadelphia - 2009 - 2018
Florida - 2011, 2022 New York - 2012
Canada-Toronto - 2013 Washington DC - 2019
St. Louis - 2025
56 International National Committee
National Co-ordinators
Mr. Mathew Cheruvil - Chairperson, (586) 206-6164, Detroit
Mr. Kurian Nellamattam - Vice Chairman, (630) 664-9405, Chicago
Mr. Sam J Mathew - (416) 893-5862, Canada
Mr. Rajan Mathew - (469) 855-2733, Dallas
Mr. Nithin Eapen - (203) 298-8096, Connecticut
Mr. Sabu Skariah - (267) 980-7923, Philadelphia
National IT Co-ordinators
Mr. Binoy Shankarath - (703) 981-1268, Washington DC
Mr. Alwin Shikkore - (630) 274-5423, Chicago
Dallas, TX 2026 Tournament Co-Ordinator
Mr. Shaji Pazhukayil - Chairperson - (972) 768-1454
Game Venue:
Christ the King Knanaya Church
13565 Webb Chapel Rd
Farmers Branch, TX - 75234
Hotel Reservation:
TBD
Nearest Airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL) which is 15 minutes away from the venue.
Christ the King Knanaya Church
13565 Webb Chapel Rd
Farmers Branch, TX - 75234
Hotel Reservation:
TBD
Nearest Airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL) which is 15 minutes away from the venue.
Game Control Commission
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Rules Co-ordinators
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Committee Members
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Mr. Jesteen Mathew, PA
Mr. Jasmin Jose, MD Mr. Arun Surendranath, DC Mr. Hari Nair, VA Mr. Thomas John, NC Mr. Scaria Thachet, TX Mr. Shibu James, TX Mr. Binoy Thathamkulam, TX Mr. Sajan Korath, FL Mr. Syriac Vettupara, FL Mr. Geevarughese Mathai, Canada Mr. Thomas Kurian, Canada Mr. Robert Mathew, Canada Mr. Babu Kollappalli, Canada Mr. George Vannilam, MI Mr. Jose Philip, MI Mr. Jose Abraham, MI Mr. Sunil Ninan, MI |
Mr. Madhu Kutty, CT
Mr. Tomy Thomas, NY Mr. Shaji Thomas, NY Mr. Joseph Chamakkala, NJ Mr. Sunny Valiplackal, NJ Mr. Ajay Prasad, MA Mr. Jomon Thodukayil, IL Mr. Simon Chakkalapadavil, IL Mr. Jeemon Arackal, IL Mr. Joseph Allappat, IL Mr. Lalu Thachattu, IL Mr. Benny George, IL Mr. David Mohan, MO Mr. Bejoy Kurian, MO Mr. Eldho John, MO Mr. Bejoy Kuriyannoor, CA Mr. Simon Philip, Middle East Mr. Jimmy Kollappalli, Germany |
26th 56 International Tournament - St. Louis, 2025
2025 Champions
Tom Thomas, Sam Mathew, Sunil Thomas - New York
2025 Runner Up
Abin Michael, Mohin Mammoottil, Thomas Njaravelil - Chicago
2025 First Runner Up
Felix George, Joychen Chukkananil, Jayan Sivasankaran - Sacramento
2025 Second Runner Up
Shaji Pazhukayil, Abraham Tharathattel, Baby Aduparayil - Dallas, TX
25th 56 International Tournament - Detroit, 2024
2024 Champions
Mathew Joseph, Bejoy Kuriyannoor, Thomas Vadakkekunnel-California
2024 Runner Up
Kurian Nellamattam, Jomon Thodukayil, Joseph Alappattu - Chicago, IL
Kurian Nellamattam, Jomon Thodukayil, Joseph Alappattu - Chicago, IL
2024 First Runner Up
Sunny Varghese, Thomas Varghese, Bino Kallumkal - Dallas, TX
Sunny Varghese, Thomas Varghese, Bino Kallumkal - Dallas, TX
2024 Second Runner Up
Joy Nellamattom, Thomas Kadiyanpally, Kurian Thottichira - Chicago
Joy Nellamattom, Thomas Kadiyanpally, Kurian Thottichira - Chicago
2024 MVP
Mathew Joseph - California
Mathew Joseph - California
24th 56 International Tournament - New Jersey, 2023
2023 Champions
Madhu Kutty, Nithin Eapen, Rajeev George - Connecticut
1st Runner Up: Benny George, Tomy, Saji Rathapillil - Chicago
2nd Runner Up: Hari Gangadharan, Martin Philip, Biju Mundumattom - California
3rd Runner Up: Sajan Varghese, Alex Varghese, Kochumon Mathew - New York
Madhu Kutty, Nithin Eapen, Rajeev George - Connecticut
1st Runner Up: Benny George, Tomy, Saji Rathapillil - Chicago
2nd Runner Up: Hari Gangadharan, Martin Philip, Biju Mundumattom - California
3rd Runner Up: Sajan Varghese, Alex Varghese, Kochumon Mathew - New York
1st Runner Up: Benny George, Tomy, Saji Rathapillil - Chicago
2nd Runner Up: Biju Mathew, Martin Philip, Hari Gangadharan - California
23rd 56 International Tournament - Florida, 2022
2022 Champions: Siby Kathalimattom, Pradeep Thomas, Baby Puthuseril - Chicago
1st Runner Up: Mathachan Thottikunnel, Lalu Thachett, Thomaskutty Madathiparambil - LA
2nd Runner Up: Alex Kochupura, Sunny Mundaplakil, Joy Mathew - Chicago
3rd Runner Up: Joseph Mullappallil, Timmy Kalayil, Cyriac Vettuparapuram - Chicago
MVP: Baby Puthuseril - Tampa
1st Runner Up: Mathachan Thottikunnel, Lalu Thachett, Thomaskutty Madathiparambil - LA
2nd Runner Up: Alex Kochupura, Sunny Mundaplakil, Joy Mathew - Chicago
3rd Runner Up: Joseph Mullappallil, Timmy Kalayil, Cyriac Vettuparapuram - Chicago
MVP: Baby Puthuseril - Tampa
22nd 56 International Tournament - Chicago, 2021
2021 Champions: Joy Mathew Kochuparambil, Sunny Mundaplackil, Joseph Alappattu - Chicago
2021 Runner Up: Timmy Kalayil, Justin Gregory, Joseph Mullappallil - Chicago
2021 2nd Runner Up: Jimmy Kollappallil, Binoy, Babu Kollappallil - Canada
2021 3rd Runner Up: Joy Thattarkunnel, Jose Varkey, Bino Kallumkal - Philadelphia
2021 Most Valuable Player (MVP) - Joseph Alappattu, Chicago
Race for Fun Winners: Jose Philip, Jose Abraham, Sunil Mathew - Detroit
Race for Fun Runner Up: Tiji Chacko, Saji Perummilathil, Binoy Thathamkulam - Houston
20th 56 International Tournament - Washington DC, 2019
2019 Champions: Simon George, Tomy Thomas, Shaji Thomas, New York
2019 Runner Up: Kunjumon Illikattil, Thomas Aickareth, Saji Chacko , Huston
2019 1st Runner Up: Jose Philip, Sunil (Ninan) Mathew, Jose Abraham, Detroit
2019 2nd Runner Up: Robert Mathew, James Thannickal, Joseph Joseph, Canada
Race for Fun Winners: Appachen, George Vannilam, Mathew Cheruvil, Detroit
Race for Fun Winners: Viju, Niyas, Biju
21st 56 International Tournament in Washington DC 2019
20th 56 International Tournament in Philadelphia 2018
19th 56 International Tournament in New Jersey 2017
18th 56 International Tournament in Detroit 2016
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