| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 February – 6 March 2006 |
| City | Prestatyn |
| Country | Wales |
| Organisation | IBSF |
| Highest break |  Liu Song (127) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Michael White |
| Runner-up |  Mark Boyle |
| Score | 11–5 |
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The 2006 IBSF World Grand Prix was an amateur snooker tournament that took place from 22 February to 6 March 2006 in Prestatyn, Wales It was the 31st edition of the IBSF World Snooker Championship and also doubled as a qualification event for the World Snooker Tour.
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