The Game of Snooker
One of the most elegant and intellectual cue sports in the world — born in 1875, perfected through tactical brilliance.
Origin
A British Officer's Invention in Jabalpur, 1875
Snooker is one of the most elegant and intellectual cue sports in the world. The modern game was developed in 1875 by Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain, a British Army officer stationed in Jabalpur, India. He combined the rules of pyramid pool and black pool to create a more strategic and competitive format. The term "snooker" originated from military slang for inexperienced cadets.
Equipment
The Table, the Balls, the Points
The Table
Rectangular table covered with green baize
22 Balls
- 15 Red Balls
- 6 Colored Balls
- 1 White Cue Ball
Ball Points
- Red1 pts
- Yellow2 pts
- Green3 pts
- Brown4 pts
- Blue5 pts
- Pink6 pts
- Black7 pts
Global Stage
The Triple Crown
World Snooker Championship
UK Championship
The Masters
Legends
Players Who Shaped the Game
Stephen Hendry
Dominated the 1990s with seven World Championship titles — widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Mark Selby
Known for his tactical strength and determination, one of the modern era's most successful champions with multiple world titles.
Ronnie O'Sullivan
"The Rocket" — holds the record for the fastest official maximum 147 break (5 minutes 20 seconds, 1997 World Championship) and is considered one of the most naturally gifted players in history.