what is a 147 in snooker

what is a 147 in snooker

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In snooker, a 147 is the highest possible break that a player can achieve in a single frame. It is the most amount of points that can be scored in a single visit to the table, which, without fouls as part of the break, is 147. To achieve a 147, a player must pot all 15 reds, followed by a black each time, followed by the remaining colors and finishing on the black again.

A 147 is a rare and highly sought-after achievement in snooker. There have been 190 maximum breaks made in professional tournament snooker history, with Ronnie OSullivan holding the record for the most 147s with 15. Other players who have scored multiple 147s include John Higgins with 12, Stephen Hendry with 11, Stuart Bingham with 9, and Judd Trump with 8.

There is no special prize for a 147 in most tournaments, but in the 2023 World Snooker Championship, there was a £40,000 prize for any player who made a 147 at the Crucible Theatre.

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