26th 56 International Tournament St. Louis, Missouri - USA
September 19 - 21, 2025
On behalf of 56 International, we are pleased to welcome you all to the event of your dreams 56 International Tournament, 2025. 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 25 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
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 - (257) 980-7923, Philadelphia
National IT Co-ordinators
Mr. Binoy Shankarath - (703) 981-1268, Washington DC
Mr. Alwin Shikkore - (630) 274-5423, Chicago
St. Louis 2025 Tournament Co-Ordinators
Mr. Eldho John - President - (314) 324-1051
Mr. Haridas Kartha - Chairman - (336) 575-6532
St. Louis 2025 Executive Committee Members:
Mr. Bobby Simon – (314) 497-4598
Mr. Sabu Zacharias – (314) 346-3636
Mr. P K Mathai – (314) 650-4412
Mr. Edwin Francis – (413) 218-1024
Mr. Cherian Kurian – (508) 740-7190
Mr. Stigi George – (314) 269-7337
Mr. Saji Joseph - (314) 477-4515
Dr. Saji Jacob - (314) 323-5073
Game Venue:
Mahatma Gandhi Center
727 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO - 63011
Hotel Reservation:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
1973 Craigshire Drive
St. Louis, MO - 63146
Hotel Direct Reservation Number: (314) 434-0100
Discounted room rate is from $139.00 + tax.
Please make the reservation before June 10th, 2025 to get the discounted rate.
Check-In: 3:00 P.M. EST Check-Out: 12:00 P.M. EST
Toll Free Central Reservations (US & Canada Only)
Please click here to reserve your room or call the Hotel at (314) 434-0100. For Room Reservation use reservation code: CDT56C
Nearest Airports:
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) which is 20 minutes away from Hotel.
Hotel will provide shuttle service from STL airport until 11:30PM.
Mahatma Gandhi Center
727 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO - 63011
Hotel Reservation:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
1973 Craigshire Drive
St. Louis, MO - 63146
Hotel Direct Reservation Number: (314) 434-0100
Discounted room rate is from $139.00 + tax.
Please make the reservation before June 10th, 2025 to get the discounted rate.
Check-In: 3:00 P.M. EST Check-Out: 12:00 P.M. EST
Toll Free Central Reservations (US & Canada Only)
Please click here to reserve your room or call the Hotel at (314) 434-0100. For Room Reservation use reservation code: CDT56C
Nearest Airports:
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) which is 20 minutes away from Hotel.
Hotel will provide shuttle service from STL airport until 11:30PM.
Game Control Commission
|
Rules Co-ordinators
|
Committee Members
|
Mr. Joy Thattarkunnel, 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 |
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
Web site E-mail : [email protected] 56 Group E-mail: [email protected]
© Copyright 56 International Web Master Appachen