The 1991 British Open (officially the 1991 Pearl Assurance British Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament, which took place between 17 February and 2 March 1991 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England.

[3][4] Stephen Hendry won the tournament by defeating Gary Wilkinson 10–9 in the final.

The defending champion Bob Chaperon was defeated in the last 64 by Franky Chan.

[5] The qualifiers would mark the end of the playing career of veteran commentator Clive Everton.

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