Welcome to BBC Sport Online's coverage of one of snooker's most prized events - the Liverpool Victoria UK Championship.

The world's best players will gather at the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday 18 November for two weeks of thrills and spills ending with the grand final on Sunday 3 December.

And BBC Sport Online will keep you up-to-date with all the latest news and action from the tournament.

We will have exclusive interviews with the top names in the modern game (plus Chas 'n' Dave) and also a round-by-round piece by one of snooker's most respected commentators, Clive Everton.

There will also be features on the history of the tournament and also a review of the season to keep you informed as to who has been in form over the past few months.

The site will include a comprehensive list of player profiles for the entire top 16 players to watch out for during the course of the championships.

BBC Sport Online are using the latest technology to bring you an animated Shot of the Round.

This will begin once the televised stages get under way giving you the chance to marvel at our pick at your leisure.

But that's not where the fun ends. BBC Sport Online are giving you the chance to win tickets to the semi-final and grand final of the UK Championship.

And don't forget that BBC Television and BBC Five Live will provide regular updates of all the developments from the Bournemouth International Centre.