​Sean Murphy made the first maximum break (147) in the history of snooker when it comes to Shoot Out games.

Sean Murphy, first maximum break (147) in Snooker Shout Out history

“Magician” defeated Hungarian Bulcha Reves (European under-18 champion) with a score of 147-0 and advanced to the second round of the competition, which is held in Swansea.

We’re talking about Murphy’s best eighth break, but it’s special given the special rules that come with the Shoot Out.

Sean Murphy and the maximum break scored at the Snooker Shoot Out

Video source: Eurosport

Shaun Murphy, who is ranked 7th in the world, will play against Dominic Dale (55th in the world) in the second round.

The Snooker Shoot Out (season 2023-2024) will take place from 6 to 9 December at the Swansea Arena. It is included in the “Ranking Event” category, and the titular champion is the Englishman Chris Wakelin.

The main winner will receive a check for £50,000, while the runner-up will walk home with £20,000.

As the basic rules, you should know the following: plays one frame lasting up to 10 minutes.

During the first five minutes, players have 15 seconds to make a shot, and after five minutes they will only have 10 seconds to hit the bat.

The player with the most points on the table qualifies.

Ronnie O’Sullivan dominates the hierarchy for most career interceptions with 147 (most interceptions).

1 Ronnie O’Sullivan 15 (last achieved in 2018)

2 John Higgins 12 (2021)

3 Stephen Hendry 11 (2012)

4 Stuart Bingham 9 (2022)

5 Judd Trump (2022) / Sean Murphy (2023) 8 each, etc.