1988 Classic (snooker)

The 1988 Mercantile Credit Classic was the ninth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 1–10 January 1988. The tournament was played at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire. Steve Davis won his fifth Classic title, beating John Parrott 13–11 in the final.

Century breaks
(Including qualifying rounds)


 * 132 – Dennis Taylor
 * 129, 106 – Steve Newbury
 * 121 – Bob Chaperon
 * 116 – Steve James
 * 116 – Dave Martin
 * 111 – Joe O'Boye
 * 107 – Tony Chappel
 * 105 – Steve Davis
 * 103, 101 – John Parrott
 * 100 – Robby Foldvari
 * 100 – David Taylor