Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_20823568_2 (second_place_s_ VARCHAR, sporting_profession VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many second place showings does snooker have?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT second_place_s_ FROM table_20823568_2 WHERE sporting_profession = "Snooker"