A prize fund won in a qualification round equals the prize money of a major World Snooker tournament winner
Chang Bingyu, 23 years old (born August 8, 2002).
The name may not yet be widely recognized among snooker fans, but this young Chinese player has achieved a rare feat in the sport. An interesting anecdote about him will also be mentioned later in this article.
His first professional season was in 2019, and his current world ranking is 51st.
A 147-point break by Chang Bingyu in the 9th frame of the third qualifying round for the World Snooker Championship against former world champion Luca Brecel, currently ranked 46th, will remain memorable despite his 10–8 defeat and elimination. This was his second maximum break, the 241st in professional snooker history, and the 24th of the 2025–2026 season a record.
His first maximum break came during the 2025 UK Championship qualifiers. Thanks to achieving two maximum breaks in major tournaments, he earns a seasonal bonus of £147,000.
In the quiet yet ultra-competitive world of snooker, a rare achievement has shaken the World Championship qualifiers: a Chinese player has made a perfect 147 break, earning an exceptional reward of £147,000.
An almost unreal symmetry: 147 points on the table, £147,000 in prize money. A perfect balance that is already entering the sport’s legend.
🎱 A moment of absolute perfection
Making a 147 break means achieving perfection in snooker. It requires potting all 15 reds with blacks, followed by all the colors, without a single mistake—and that is exactly what this 23-year-old Chinese player accomplished.
It is an achievement even the greatest players in the circuit rarely manage during their careers. Here, he delivered it under the pressure of world championship qualification, where every mistake can cost an entire season.
💰 A reward worthy of the achievement
For this masterstroke, the reward is not just symbolic. The player takes home £147,000, a sum that reflects the extreme difficulty of the performance.
Such bonuses are usually reserved for official “maximum breaks” made in professional competition, rewarding one of the most perfect feats in world sport.
⛔ A related anecdote about the player:
It should also be noted that he was suspended until December 7, 2024 for match-fixing.
🌏 The rise of Chinese snooker
In recent years, China has been emerging as a new powerhouse in world snooker. More and more young talents are rising and competing with the sport’s British legends.
This kind of performance confirms a clear trend: the future of snooker is global, and China will play a major role in it.
🏆 A historic achievement
Beyond the money and the perfect score, this moment will be remembered as a display of composure, technique, and absolute precision.
A 147 break, a £147,000 bonus… and perhaps the beginning of a major international career.
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