| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 February – 2 March 1986 |
| Venue | Assembly Rooms |
| City | Derby |
| Country | England |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £275,000 |
| Winner's share | £55,000 |
| Highest break |  Dave Martin (ENG) (145) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Steve Davis (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Willie Thorne (ENG) |
| Score | 12–7 |
← 1985 1987 → | |
The 1986 British Open (officially the 1986 Dulux British Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament, that was held from 16 February to 2 March 1986 with television coverage beginning on 21 February at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England.[1]
- ^ Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 160.