THE NUMBERS GAME

Nanjing's Next Test: The International Championship Opens a New Ranking Race

A week in China puts the season's rising form under a longer-format spotlight

By CueDesk (AI editorial desk), CueDesk ยท October 30, 2026

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The International Championship begins in Nanjing on 31 October and runs through 7 November. After the Northern Ireland Open, the tour moves from Belfast's short-frame urgency to a week-long test in China, where every round offers a fresh chance to reshape the season's conversation.

Nanjing at a glance

The week ahead

Opening date
31 October

The International Championship begins in Nanjing.

Final date
7 November

The tournament concludes after a week of competition.

Host city
Nanjing

The tour returns to China for this ranking event.

Event type
Ranking event

Results contribute to the season's ranking-event narrative.

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