Maguire, the world No.7, impressed with a battling 4-2 victory over hometown favourite Matthew Stevens in their last-16 tie.
His compatriot, Stephen Hendry, missed out on a quarter-final place whitewashed 4-0 by Ulster's Mark Allen.
STEPHEN Maguire is the last Scot standing at the Welsh Open.
Maguire, the world No.7, impressed with a battling 4-2 victory over hometown favourite Matthew Stevens in their last-16 tie.
His compatriot, Stephen Hendry, missed out on a quarter-final place whitewashed 4-0 by Ulster's Mark Allen.