1981 International Open

The 1981 International Open (officially the 1981 Jameson International Open) was the first staging of the professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 14 and 20 September 1981 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England. Television coverage was on ITV.

1981 Jameson International Open
Tournament information
Dates14–20 September 1981 (1981-09-14 1981-09-20)
VenueAssembly Rooms
CityDerby
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£66,500
Winner's share£20,000
Highest break Steve Davis (ENG) (135)
Final
Champion Steve Davis
Runner-up Dennis Taylor
Score9–0
1982

Earlier matches were played at the Romiley Forum in Stockport finishing on 12 September. Four of the last-16 matches were played there with the remaining four played in Derby.

Steve Davis won the tournament by defeating Dennis Taylor 9–0 in the final.

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