2013 Champion of Champions

2013 888casino Champion of Champions
Tournament information
Dates19–24 November 2013 (2013-11-19 – 2013-11-24)
VenueRicoh Arena
CityCoventry
CountryEngland
OrganisationMatchroom Sport
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£270,000
Winner's share£100,000
Highest break Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (130)
Final
Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG)
Runner-up Stuart Bingham (ENG)
Score10–8
1980
2014

The 2013 Champion of Champions (officially the 2013 888casino Champion of Champions) was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament held between 19 and 24 November 2013 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, England.[1] This was the first time that 888casino sponsored the event,[2] which was broadcast live on ITV4.[3]

The event was last held in 1980,[4] when Doug Mountjoy won in the final 10–8 against John Virgo.[5]

Ronnie O'Sullivan won his 52nd professional title by defeating Stuart Bingham 10–8 in the final.[6][7]

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  5. ^ Turner, Chris. "Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
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