Chang Bingyu earned £172,000 from the World Championship qualifying rounds despite a ban for match-fixing. He reached the third stage of qualifying but lost 10-8 to Luca Brecel.
During the qualifying stage, Chang produced an impressive 147 maximum break, which contributed to his earnings. For achieving two maximum breaks in the season’s Triple Crown events, he received a substantial bonus of £147,000.
Additionally, Chang was awarded £15,000 for having the highest break at the World Championship. His performance continues to draw attention despite his controversial past.
In December 2022, Chang faced a 20-month ban due to involvement in a match-fixing scandal that implicated ten Chinese players. His ban expired in December 2024.
After returning from his suspension, Chang won the Asia-Pacific Championship and was runner-up in the 2025 Scottish Open. He admitted to fixing a match at the 2022 British Open under pressure from Liang Wenbo, who received a lifetime ban along with Li Hang.
Shaun Murphy praised Chang’s recent performance after a match in the Welsh Open, stating it was among the best he had ever witnessed in his 35 years playing snooker. Murphy remarked that if it were a player like Ronnie O’Sullivan or Judd Trump, it would have made headlines.
The snooker community remains divided on Chang’s future and potential for redemption. Observers will be closely watching how he performs in upcoming tournaments as he continues to rebuild his career.
