How many 147 breaks have there been in snooker?

A look at the total number of 147 breaks ever scored in snooker history, who made them and videos of the best ones. There have been 187 maximum breaks made in professional tournament snooker, with Steve Davis managing the first way back in 1982 and Ronnie O'Sullivan scoring the most with 15.

Who got the most 147 breaks in snooker?

As of 2023, Ronnie O'Sullivan holds the record for the most maximum breaks in professional competition, with 15. He also holds the record for the fastest competitive maximum break, at 5 minutes and 8 seconds, which he achieved at the 1997 World Championship.

Has anyone had a 155 break in snooker?

A snooker player has just made history by scoring a mind-blowing break of 155 and it's luckily been caught on camera. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, 36, managed to achieve it in an extremely quick seven minutes and 43 seconds, certainly living up to his nickname of F1, which he received for his remarkable speed around the table.

How many 147s are there in history?

To date, there have been 156 competitive 147 breaks made in professional snooker, dating back to Steve Davies' maximum against John Spencer in 1982.

How many 147 breaks has Ronnie O Sullivan made?

Ronnie O'Sullivan (UK) has achieved 15 competitive 147 breaks during his career, between 21 April 1997 and 17 October 2018. “The Rocket”'s first 147 was pocketed in the first round of the 1997 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, UK, against Mick Price.

Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 break fastest in history

How is a 155 break possible?

You can, theoretically, achieve a score of 155 if your opponent fouls off the break and leaves you with a free ball (you are snookered on all available reds).

Who has the fastest 147 break in history?

Who has the youngest 147 in snooker?

Has there ever been a 151 in snooker?

Although improbable, if a free ball is to be called before the first red is potted in a frame, then it is possible to achieve a break of up to 155. In a club match in 1976, Wally West is reported to have scored a 151 break in West London. 17 years later, a certain Stephen Hendry made a 148 in practice.

Who has the youngest 147 break?

Ronnie O'Sullivan's youngest 147 record set in 1991 is beaten by 15-year-old Sean Maddocks from Liverpool. Ronnie O'Sullivan became the youngest snooker player to make a 147 in 1991 but his record has fallen after Merseyside amateur Sean Maddocks cleared up.

What is the maximum foul in snooker?

The penalty for a foul is thus no lower than four points and no higher than seven. Not hitting the ball "on" first is the most common foul. A common defensive tactic is to play a shot that leaves the opponent unable to hit a ball "on" directly.

Who is the greatest snooker player ever?

The talented Ronnie O'Sullivan has more ranking titles than any other snooker player. He has more Triple Crowns, as well, and has gathered more 147s and centuries than anyone – and that's why he deserves the number one spot.

Is 147 in snooker hard?

"The reds are always in a different position and no two frames have ever been the same – it's like a fingerprint. Because of that – and the fact there's 36 shots to complete instead of just nine – all civilised people agree that the 147 break is by far the harder."

Has a woman scored 147 in snooker?

Thailand's Nutcharut Wongharuthai made a 147 break during a practice match in her homeland – believed to be the first maximum by a woman in snooker history.

Who has the highest streak in snooker?

Winning Streaks

Reanne Evans holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive WWS Tour match wins, having won 90 matches (and 21 tournaments) following the 2008 Connie Gough Trophy, until her defeat to Maria Catalano at the 2011 Northern Championship.

Who hit the first 147?

The first televised 147 was achieved by Davis' compatriot and namesake Steve Davis (UK) at the Lada Classic in Oldham, UK, on 11 January 1982.

What is the three miss rule in snooker?

In this case, the player will often try to hit the ball on as thinly as possible in order to play safe. This may result in the player missing the ball. They can miss the ball twice and then they will be warned that if they miss a third time, they will forfeit the frame.

What is the longest snooker final?

The total match time of 14 hours and 50 minutes is the longest ever recorded for a best-of-35-frames match.

Is there an 8 ball in snooker?

With standard American-style pool tables rare, Chinese players made do with playing eight-ball on small snooker tables. It has since become the most popular cue sport in China, and the major tournaments have some of the largest prize money in pool.

What is Ronnie O Sullivan 147 speed record?

It was clocked at five minutes 20 seconds at the time but in recent years it's been correctly altered to 5:08, which averages out at roughly 8.5 seconds per shot.

What is the quickest 100 break?

The fastest recorded century break in tournament play was by Tony Drago at the 1996 UK Championship – he took 3 minutes 31 seconds (211 seconds) to score one hundred points.

Why is it called snooker?

The name snooker comes from a comment Chamberlain made about a player who missed a shot. He called him "a real snooker", referring to his lack of experience, "snooker" being a slang term for a first year cadet. The first official set of rules for snooker were drafted in 1882 at Ootacamund in Madras Province.

How much prize money for a 147?

As maximum breaks became more common, the prize pot changed to a rolling £5,000. Recently, the standard prize of thousands of pounds returned, and at the 2022 World Championship, £40,000 was offered for a 147 made at the Crucible.

What was Ronnie O Sullivan best break?

While his 147 constructed in five minutes and eight seconds at the 1997 World Championship transcends snooker, it was only achievable because all the reds were in the open to cherry pick. It is much more difficult to discover a winning formula when the odds are stacked against you.