1986 World Snooker Championship

The 1986 World Snooker Championship took place between 19 April and 5 May 1986. It was the sixth and final ranking event of the 1985-86 snooker season. The defending champion was Dennis Taylor, who lost in the first round to Mike Hallett. World number 16 Joe Johnson defeated Steve Davis 18 12 in the final to win his sole ranking event.