Chang Bingyu earned £172,000 from the World Championship qualifying despite being banned for match-fixing. He reached the third stage of qualifying but lost 10-8 to Luca Brecel.
During the qualifying stage, Chang produced a stunning 147 maximum break. This achievement earned him a bonus of £147,000 for achieving two maximum breaks in the season’s Triple Crown events.
Additionally, he received £15,000 for having the highest break at the World Championship. His ban lasted 20 months due to his involvement in a match-fixing scandal.
The scandal implicated ten Chinese players and led to lifetime bans for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang. Chang admitted to fixing a match at the 2022 British Open under pressure from Wenbo.
Since his return from suspension in December 2024, Chang has shown remarkable form. He won the Asia-Pacific Championship and was runner-up in the 2025 Scottish Open.
Shaun Murphy praised Chang’s performance, stating, “That was as good as anything I’ve ever witnessed in my 35 years playing snooker.” Murphy noted that Chang’s skills could rival those of top players like Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Observers continue to watch Chang’s progress closely. His next matches will be crucial as he aims to rebuild his reputation in professional snooker.