World Snooker Championship 2005 May 2026

: The tournament also featured a rare maximum break by Mark Williams in the first round, adding to the event's prestige.

The "Magician’s" Masterpiece: Remembering the 2005 World Snooker Championship World Snooker Championship 2005

: This was the last ever tournament sponsored by Embassy , ending a relationship with the sport that had lasted since 1976 due to new tobacco advertising laws. : The tournament also featured a rare maximum

However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape on the final day. He clawed back to level the match at 16–16 before showing incredible composure to win the final two frames, securing an . Match Statistics at a Glance: Shaun Murphy Matthew Stevens Final Score 18 Century Breaks 3 (High: 137) 1 (High: 124) Total 50+ Breaks Prize Money Data sourced from CueTracker . Why 2005 Mattered He clawed back to level the match at

His path to the final was a "who's who" of snooker legends. Murphy dismantled three former world champions to get there: (13–8) Steve Davis (13–4) Peter Ebdon (17–12) in the semi-finals A Final for the Ages: Murphy vs. Stevens

: Murphy became the first qualifier to win the title since Terry Griffiths in 1979.