It is the second biggest-ranking tournament, after the World Championship and is one of the Triple Crown events.
Neil Robertson is the 2015 champion.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is a 5 time champion in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2007 and 2014 champion.
Mark Selby is the 2012 champion.
Steve Davis has won the championship most times - 6. He was also 4 times a runner-up.