The Snooker National Championship begins today (September 30, 2025), with 13 Chinese players taking part on the opening day, live on Migu Video and Huya.

On the first day, 13 Chinese players compete under an 11-frame, best-of-6 format. The match times have been finalized, detailed in the image below.

1. At 4:30 PM today, Yuan Sijun, Long Zehuang, Jiang Jun, Xu Si, Wang Yuchen, and Si Jiahui will be competing.
2. At 9:30 PM tonight, Lü Haotian, Wu Anyi, and Zhang Jiawei will take to the table.
3. At 2:30 AM tomorrow, Gong Chenzhi, Xu Yichen, Liu Wenwei, and Fan Zhengyi will compete.
4. Additionally, Robertson and Higgins will play at 4:30 PM today, while Selby will compete at 9:30 PM tonight.

Pre-match Predictions

1. With 13 Chinese players competing, how many do you think will win and advance to the next round?
2. Personally, I believe among the six players competing at 4:30 PM, Si Jiahui, Yuan Sijun, and Long Zehuang are very likely to win and progress, while the others will depend on their performance on the day.
3. Among the three playing at 9:30 PM tonight, I only expect Lü Haotian to win and move on to the next round.
4. Of the four competing at 2:30 AM tomorrow, only Fan Zhengyi has a chance to win and advance.
5. Do you think my predictions are accurate? If not, please feel free to add your thoughts. Thank you!