Gamers have been compiling them for many years, however what are the very best most 147 breaks in snooker?

As of December in 2023, there have been 194 maximums in skilled competitors on the primary tour.

All of them have been particular contemplating the problem concerned, besides, there have been a variety of 147 breaks which have stood out above the remaining.

When and the place they have been constructed, beneath which pressure-cooker conditions, and with what diploma of fashion and finesse are all necessary features to think about.

A few of your favourites may not make the minimize, so tell us your opinion within the feedback part beneath.

This, nevertheless, is the SnookerHQ.com high ten listing for the very best most 147 breaks in snooker historical past.

10. Ronnie O’Sullivan

vs Mark King within the 2010 World Open

Having compiled a report 15 most 147 breaks, it shouldn’t come as a shock that Ronnie O’Sullivan has contributed just a few of the very best in historical past.

Taking part in Mark King on the 2010 World Open, O’Sullivan audaciously requested referee Jan Verhaas in regards to the most break prize close to the beginning of his go to within the third body.

Upon studying that there was solely £4,000 on provide for the event’s excessive break, an sad O’Sullivan proceeded to pot all of the reds with blacks earlier than clearing from yellow to pink.

Hoping to underline his level to the authorities relating to the shortage of a correct bonus, O’Sullivan initially refused to pot the ultimate black earlier than lastly slamming it down the pocket after being urged to by the referee, a lot to the adulation of the paying followers.

9. James Wattana

vs Tony Drago within the 1992 British Open

Earlier than O’Sullivan rocketed his approach into the historical past books with the quickest 147 breaks, there was James Wattana.

The Thai-Phoon truly had the honour of being the early pace-setter on this division due to his tremendous effort on the 1992 British Open.

Wattana’s most in simply over seven minutes was an incredible achievement, however any sense of pleasure rapidly turned to sorrow.

Instantly after beating Tony Drago en path to a spot within the ultimate, Wattana found that his father had been murdered by gunshot in Thailand.

8. Marco Fu

vs John Higgins within the 2022 Hong Kong Masters

As soon as a constant member of the highest 16 and an everyday presence on the enterprise finish of tournaments, by 2022 Marco Fu had already been struggling for a number of seasons.

However an invite to play within the Hong Kong Masters that yr impressed the previous world quantity 5 to roll again the years on house soil.

Fu was ultimately denied glory by O’Sullivan in an in depth ultimate, however within the penultimate spherical he upset John Higgins with a 6-5 scoreline.

Within the decider amid a frenzied environment and with greater than 6,000 followers inside the world, Fu clinched victory with a spine-tingling 147 break.

7. Mark Selby

vs Luca Brecel within the 2023 World Championship

There have been a number of 147 breaks in finals through the years, and a few of them rank even increased on this listing.

However to provide the proper body in a World Championship ultimate is one thing very particular certainly.

In 2023, Mark Selby reached his fifth title decider in ten Crucible editions and was finally denied a fifth success in Sheffield by an impressed Luca Brecel.

Nevertheless, the Leicester man’s second of magic in the course of the second session will reside lengthy within the reminiscence, a show that raised the roof on the sport’s most iconic venue.

6. Stephen Hendry

vs Ronnie O’Sullivan within the 1997 Charity Problem

The 1997 Charity Problem ultimate between Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan is broadly thought of among the many greatest showdowns for silverware ever.

Hendry compiled a hat-trick of century breaks to determine a seemingly commanding 8-2 benefit.

O’Sullivan stormed again with three tons of his personal to stage the tie at 8-8, forcing a tantalising deciding body for glory.

Usually unfazed because the undisputed greatest participant on the earth of the last decade, Hendry duly orchestrated an unbelievable 147 break to convincingly forestall his opponent from a late snatch and seize.

5. Ronnie O’Sullivan

vs Ding Junhui within the 2014 Welsh Open

On the 2014 Welsh Open, O’Sullivan was seeking to rapidly wrap up victory as he performed Ding Junhui within the ultimate.

Already in entrance by 5 frames and with only one extra wanted to triumph within the occasion for a 3rd time, O’Sullivan received in early and commenced to coast to the profitable line.

The Englishman has clinched a match victory with a 147 break on six events – together with in a decider towards Mark Selby on the 2007 UK Championship.

However this one arguably represents the very best of these, and it definitely options probably the greatest pictures – an impressive left-handed deep screw on the fifteenth purple to land completely on the black.

4. Cliff Thorburn

vs Terry Griffiths within the 1983 World Championship

By 1983, snooker and its flagship event had turn into synonymous with the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Quick ahead 40 years and Selby’s beforehand talked about most would convey the entire variety of 147s on the well-known venue to 14.

Nevertheless, there aren’t many that may high the primary, and it was Canada’s Cliff Thorburn who had the honour of conjuring it.

What started with a fluked purple ended with the 1981 world champion sinking to his knees, elevating his cue above his head in celebration, and creating snooker historical past.

3. Steve Davis

vs John Spencer within the 1982 Traditional

Talking of carving historical past, whereas Thorburn’s was the primary on the Crucible, it wasn’t the primary 147 to be formally made in competitors.

A yr earlier in 1982, Steve Davis orchestrated the maiden max on tv throughout his encounter with John Spencer within the Traditional.

Sponsored by Lada, Davis’ prize was a automotive by the producer, which was in all probability a passable bonus on the time however has turn into a story of mockery since.

Spare a thought for Spencer, whose 147 in 1979 might have been the primary however was deemed to be finished on a desk that wasn’t formally ratified, and the tv crew additionally missed his huge second whereas dillydallying on a tea break.

2. Shaun Murphy

vs Bulcsu Revesz within the 2023 Snooker Shoot Out

The most effective most 147 breaks in historical past can also be the newest, with Shaun Murphy transferring straight up into the highest two on this listing.

The Magician lived as much as his nickname after which some courtesy of his wizardry on the 2023 Snooker Shoot Out.

Defying shot clocks and a rowdy crowd who, consistent with the theme of the event, continued to chant and cheer even when he was down on his ultimate pictures, Murphy cleared up in model.

One fan inspired Murphy to not “bottle it”. Many would have, however with adrenaline pumping, the 2005 world champion remained calm beneath immense stress.

1. Ronnie O’Sullivan

vs Mick Worth within the 1997 World Championship

The quickest and the best, the 147 break by Ronnie O’Sullivan on the 1997 World Championship will take some beating.

O’Sullivan potted all 36 balls in a report time of 5 minutes and eight seconds, and it appears extremely unlikely that it’s going to ever be eclipsed.

The seven-time world champion not too long ago admitted that the rationale he was potting them so rapidly was as a result of he was sad together with his sport and apprehensive that he was going to overlook.

He didn’t miss, thus producing not solely probably the greatest most 147 breaks in snooker historical past, however probably the greatest sporting moments ever too.

Record of official 147 breaks

(Final up to date: Dec 8, 2023)

1. Steve Davis – 1982 Lada Traditional
2. Cliff Thorburn – 1983 World Championship
3. Kirk Stevens – 1984 Masters
4. Willie Thorne – 1987 UK Championship
5. Tony Meo – 1988 Matchroom League
6. Alain Robidoux – 1988 European Open
7. John Rea – 1989 Scottish Championship
8. Cliff Thorburn – 1989 Matchroom League
9. James Wattana – 1991 World Masters
10. Peter Ebdon – 1991 Strachan Skilled
11. James Wattana – 1992 British Open
12. Jimmy White – 1992 World Championship
13. John Parrott – 1992 Matchroom League
14. Stephen Hendry – 1992 Matchroom League
15. Peter Ebdon – 1992 UK Championship
16. David McDonnell – 1994 British Open
17. Stephen Hendry – 1995 World Championship
18. Stephen Hendry – 1995 UK Championship
19. Stephen Hendry – 1997 Charity Problem
20. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 1997 World Championship

21. James Wattana – 1997 China Worldwide Problem
22. Stephen Hendry – 1998 Premier League
23. Adrian Gunnell – 1998 Thailand Masters Qualifiers
24. Mehmet Husnu – 1998 China Worldwide Qualifiers
25. Jason Prince – 1999 British Open Qualifiers
26. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 1999 Welsh Open
27. Stuart Bingham – 1999 UK Tour
28. Nick Dyson – 1999 UK Tour
29. Graeme Dott – 1999 British Open
30. Stephen Hendry – 1999 British Open
31. Barry Pinches – 1999 Welsh Open
32. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 1999 Grand Prix
33. Karl Burrows – 1999 B&H Championship
34. Stephen Hendry – 1999 UK Championship
35. John Higgins – 2000 Nations Cup
36. John Higgins – 2000 Irish Masters
37. Stephen Maguire – 2000 Scottish Open
38. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2000 Scottish Open
39. Marco Fu – 2000 Scottish Masters
40. David McLellan – 2000 B&H Championship

41. Nick Dyson – 2000 UK Championship
42. Stephen Hendry – 2001 Malta Grand Prix
43. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2001 LG Cup
44. Shaun Murphy – 2001 B&H Championship
45. Tony Drago – 2002 B&H Championship
46. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2003 World Championship
47. John Higgins – 2003 LG Cup
48. John Higgins – 2003 British Open
49. John Higgins – 2004 Grand Prix
50. David Grey – 2004 UK Championship
51. Mark Williams – 2005 World Championship
52. Stuart Bingham – 2005 Masters Qualifying
53. Robert Milkins -2006 World Championship Qualifying
54. Jamie Cope – 2006 Grand Prix
55. Ding Junhui – 2007 Masters
56. Andrew Higginson – 2007 Welsh Open
57. Jamie Burnett – 2007 Grand Prix
58. Tom Ford – 2007 Grand Prix
59. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2007 Northern Eire Trophy
60. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2007 UK Championship

61. Stephen Maguire – 2008 China Open
62. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2008 World Championship
63. Ali Carter – 2008 World Championship
64. Jamie Cope – 2008 Shanghai Masters
65. Liang Wenbo – 2008 Bahrain Championship Qualifying
66. Marcus Campbell – 2008 Bahrain Championship
67. Ding Junhui – 2008 UK Championship
68. Stephen Hendry – 2009 World Championship
69. Mark Selby – 2009 Jiangsu Traditional
70. Neil Robertson – 2010 China Open
71. Kurt Maflin – 2010 Gamers Tour Championship occasion one
72. Barry Hawkins – 2010 Gamers Tour Championship occasion three
73. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2010 World Open
74. Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon – 2010 Rüsselsheim Open
75. Mark Williams – 2010 Rüsselsheim Open
76. Rory McLeod – 2010 Prague Open
77. Stephen Hendry – 2011 Welsh Open
78. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2011 Paul Hunter Traditional
79. Mike Dunn – 2011 German Masters
80. David Grey – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion ten

81. Ricky Walden – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion ten
82. Matthew Stevens – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion 12
83. Ding Junhui – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion 12
84. Ding Junhui – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion 11
85. Jamie Cope – 2011 Gamers Tour Championship occasion 11
86. Marco Fu – 2012 Haikou World Open Qualifiers
87. Robert Milkins – 2012 World Championship Qualifiers
88. Stephen Hendry – 2012 World Championship
89. Stuart Bingham – 2012 Wuxi Traditional
90. Ken Doherty – 2012 Paul Hunter Traditional
91. John Higgins – 2012 Shanghai Masters
92. Tom Ford – 2012 Bulgarian Open
93. Andy Hicks – 2012 UK Championship Qualifiers
94. Jack Lisowski – 2012 UK Championship Qualifiers
95. John Higgins – 2012 UK Championship
96. Kurt Maflin – 2012 Ravenscraig Open
97. Ding Junhui – 2013 Gamers Championship
98. Neil Robertson 2013 Wuxi Traditional Qualifiers
99. Judd Trump – 2013 Antwerp Open
100. Mark Selby – 2013 UK Championship

101. Dechawat Poomjaeng – 2013 German Masters Qualifying
102. Gary Wilson – 2013 German Masters Qualifying
103. Shaun Murphy – 2014 Championship League
104. Shaun Murphy – 2014 Gdynia Open
105. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2014 Welsh Open
106. Aditya Mehta – 2014 Paul Hunter Traditional
107. Ryan Day – 2014 Haining Open
108. Shaun Murphy – 2014 Ruhr Open
109. Ronnie O’Sullivan 2014 UK Championship
110. Ben Woollaston – 2014 Lisbon Open
111. Barry Hawkins – 2015 Championship League
112. Marco Fu – 2015 Masters
113. Judd Trump – 2015 German Masters
114. David Gilbert – 2015 Championship League
115. Neil Robertson – 2015 UK Championship
116. Marco Fu – 2015 Gibraltar Open
117. Ding Junhui – 2016 Welsh Open
118. Fergal O’Brien – 2016 Championship League
119. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh – 2016 Paul Hunter Traditional
120. Stephen Maguire – 2016 Shanghai Masters

121. Shaun Murphy – 2016 European Masters Qualifying
122. Alfie Burden – 2016 English Open
123. John Higgins – 2016 Northern Eire Open
124. Mark Allen – 2016 UK Championship
125. Ali Carter – 2017 German Masters qualifiers
126. Ross Muir – 2017 German Masters qualifiers
127. Mark Davis – 2017 Championship League
128. Tom Ford – 2017 German Masters
129. Mark Davis – 2017 Championship League
130. Judd Trump – 2017 China Open
131. Gary Wilson – 2017 World Championship qualifiers
132. Liang Wenbo – 2017 English Open
133. Kyren Wilson – 2017 Worldwide Championship
134. Cao Yupeng – 2017 Scottish Open
135. Martin Gould – 2018 Championship League
136. Luca Brecel – 2018 Championship League
137. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2018 China Open
138. Stuart Bingham – 2018 China Open
139. Liang Wenbo – 2018 World Championship qualifiers
140. Michael Georgiou – 2018 Paul Hunter Traditional

141. Jamie Jones – 2018 Paul Hunter Traditional
142. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh – 2018 English Open
143. Ronnie O’Sullivan – 2018 English Open
144. Mark Selby – 2018 Champion of Champions
145. John Higgins – 2018 Scottish Open
146. Judd Trump – 2018 German Masters qualifiers
147. David Gilbert – 2019 Championship League
148. Neil Robertson – 2019 Welsh Open
149. Noppon Sanegkham – 2019 Welsh Open
150. Zhou Yuelong – 2019 Indian Open
151. Stuart Bingham – 2019 China Open
152. Tom Ford – 2019 Worldwide Championship qualifiers
153. Tom Ford – 2019 English Open
154. Stuart Bingham – 2019 Northern Eire Open
155. Barry Hawkins – 2019 UK Championship
156. Kyren Wilson – 2020 Welsh Open
157. John Higgins – 2020 World Championship
158. Ryan Day – 2020 Championship League
159. John Higgins – 2020 Championship League
160. Shaun Murphy – 2020 German Masters qualifiers

161. Judd Trump – 2020 Northern Eire Open
162. Kyren Wilson – 2020 UK Championship
163. Stuart Bingham – 2020 UK Championship
164. Zhou Yuelong – 2020 Scottish Open
165. Stuart Bingham – 2021 Championship League
166. Gary Wilson – 2021 WST Professional Sequence
167. John Higgins – 2021 British Open
168. Ali Carter – 2021 British Open
169. Xiao Guodong – 2021 Scottish Open qualifiers
170. Mark Allen, 2021 Northern Eire Open
171. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, 2022 German Masters qualifiers
172. Gary Wilson, 2021 UK Championship
173. Judd Trump, 2022 Turkish Masters
174. Stuart Bingham, 2022 Gibraltar Open
175. Graeme Dott, 2022 World Championship qualifiers
176. Neil Robertson, 2022 World Championship
177. Zhang Anda, 2022 European Masters qualifiers
178. Hossein Vafaei, 2022 European Masters qualifiers
179. Mark Selby, 2022 British Open
180. Marco Fu, 2022 Hong Kong Masters

181. Judd Trump, 2022 Champion of Champions
182. Judd Trump, 2022 Scottish Open
183. Mark Williams, 2022 English Open
184. Robert Milkins, 2023 German Masters
185. Shaun Murphy, 2023 Welsh Open
186. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, 2023 WST Traditional
187. Ryan Day, 2023 Tour Championship
188. Kyren Wilson, 2023 World Championship
189. Mark Selby, 2023 World Championship
190. Sean O’Sullivan, 2023 European Masters qualifiers
191. Ryan Day, 2023 Worldwide Championship qualifiers
192. Zhang Anda, 2023 Worldwide Championship
193. Xu Si, 2023 UK Championship qualifiers
194. Shaun Murphy, 2023 Snooker Shoot Out

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