"I don't know when we got used to calling some big names as stars. In order to become a real star, many people really need to look up to see it. Maybe it's just a glimpse from afar, and it's hard to reach. They walk in the distant sky, sometimes shining, sometimes dim. Maybe everyone is lonely, and each star has its own orbit......"

“…… There is no doubt that in the current world chess scene, in the foreseeable future, China's Li Xiaoqiang, and South Korea's Li Shifo, they are growing into such stars. In other words, the two of them are already the brightest stars in the world chess at present......"

To be honest, before the final of this year's "Toyo Securities Cup", when Li Xiaoqiang and Li Shifo met for the first time in the competition, many people would think that this was a pair of destined rivals, they were of similar age, but their styles were very different. They grew up along different paths, but they also had their own different trajectories to reflect the long night. They don't seem to want to walk side by side. So when they meet, we expect their collision to burst into the air like fireworks......"

"Unfortunately, in the first two sets that just ended, the scene we were expecting did not come true. We used to expect that when Li Xiaoqiang and Li Shifo's names appeared together, what kind of classic chess game would be cast? When the two of them meet in the narrow overlord avenue, who will fall and who will rise into the air, who will appreciate the scenery that will be overwhelming, and who will leave a lonely back under the sunset......"

"It's all about everything. We don't see it yet. In the first two games, we only see two teenagers showing a rare panic, and their usual composure is gone. Even the normal performance is not seen. Each of them has a lot of problems. Therefore, to be honest, the quality of these two games is really not flattering. It's not at all like a World Series final. Before writing this chess review, I also asked Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa to comment on these two games. Because everyone knows that Mr. was very optimistic about these two young talents from a very early age, and he has always praised these two junior chess players. However, after Mr. Xiuyuki looked at these two games, he only said this sentence......"

"Seeing such a move, I only feel a stomachache now......"

China. Shen Cheng, Editorial Department of "Go" Magazine. Li Xiaoqiang is reading such an opinion piece.

At this time. It is the third day since Li Xiaoqiang returned from South Korea. He has been staying in Shencheng since he returned to China.

The chess commentary that Li Xiaoqiang is reading now was written by a reporter from Yamada, a reporter from the Japanese magazine "Chessway". Although there is nothing to do with the Japanese players in the finals that are underway. But no matter what, the match between Li Xiaoqiang and Li Shifo is currently the number one event in the world chess world. As a professional Go magazine in Japan, it is of course very normal for them to cover this tournament.

For a long time. China's "Go" magazines have a very good cooperative relationship with Japan's "Qidao". In Go magazine, you can often see chess reviews written by Japanese Go journalists. Li Xiaoqiang is now in Zhang Da's office, so he can see all kinds of comments about himself here.

"Xiaoqiang, you see, your chess game this time was criticized by Mr. Fujisawa Hideyuki. I have the impression that this is the first time he has criticized you. I still don't understand, what happened to you in the first two sets? ”

"Hehe, in the first two games, I did play a bit sorry for the audience. So it's no wonder that his old man criticized me in such a tone. But I can assure you that in the next games, you will definitely not see a story like this. ”

"Ho! Looks like you're confident right now. That's good, that's good......"

As reported by the vast majority of media, everyone is puzzled by Li Xiaoqiang's "abnormality". I don't know what's going on. Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa, for example, gave harsh criticism of the performance of the two men. Even his classic criticism of "watching chess and seeing a stomachache" came out. It can be seen that he is indeed disappointed with the performance of the two people.

However, except for his old gentleman, the other super chess players are more polite. For example, when the reporter asked Zhao Zhixun what he thought of these two games, he jokingly said:

"Of course these two are masters, and of course they are quite good at chess. As their loser, I was not qualified to comment on their chess. As for their performance in the first two games of the final. There are indeed unsatisfactory points. But I don't think it's a big deal, and I'm sure they'll be able to adjust soon. ”

"So what do you think is causing them to be out of tune?"

"If it is said that it is a nameless game of chess since ancient times. This may be a reason. But I don't think that's the main thing, because judging by their consistent performances, they are both players who have a lot of calm in every big game. I think both of them are the best winners. I think the real reason for their change of tone is because of their respective opponents. You can think about it, as outstanding talented teenagers, when they entered the professional chess world, they have always left their peers far behind. If you look back at their careers, it seems that they have been fighting against adult chess players all along, right? This is the first time that the two of their peers have competed, and it is the final of the World Series. For others, it may be very normal for them to compete with players of the same generation. But it's different for the two of them, both of them may face a delicate psychological adjustment process. I think that's the main reason why they didn't do well before. But I don't think that will happen in the next game. With so many days of buffer, based on the qualities they have shown, they should be able to adjust to their condition in no time. ”

"So do you think the next game will be exciting?"

"Yes, I'm convinced of that, and after the two sides played 1-1, the five-way became a three-game. The real battle is just beginning. Let's look forward to their good performances in the future, and I believe they will be able to play a good game in the next games......"

After listening to Mr. Zhao Zhixun's words, many people think that this may really be the case. At least that's what he said. At least in Li Xiaoqiang's opinion, his abnormality is of course due to other reasons, but what about Li Shifo? His abnormality in the second game, that may really be the kind of situation that Zhao Zhixun said.

Of course, no cause is the most important thing now. The most critical question now is how can the two sides adjust? What will be the course of the next game? That's what everyone really focuses on. And Li Xiaoqiang himself, of course, thinks the same way.

Just when Li Xiaoqiang was preparing for the game again, the competition of China's 5th "Tianyuan War" had also entered the final stage. Before Li Xiaoqiang resets off for South Korea, the Chinese chess world will once again stage a showdown between the "Nie Ma and the Heroes". In this year's "Tianyuan Competition", Nie Whirlwind and Ma Xiaofei played well, and they successfully reached the finals. At this time, the two of them must play a three-way game to compete for the right to challenge Li Xiaoqiang's "Tianyuan".

It is for this reason that during this time, Li Xiaoqiang was not ready to return to the capital. Instead, he stayed in Shencheng to watch the game, and while watching the game, he studied the chess game with Nie, Ma and other masters. In the days when there are no competitions, Li Xiaoqiang uses this way to prepare for the game and adjust his competitive state.

"Although I have played many games with Mr. Nie, I have the impression that I have not yet competed with Mr. Nie, but I have had several times with Mr. Ma. Therefore, I am of course very much looking forward to this opportunity and cherishing it very much. But for now, I didn't think about how to deal with Teacher Nie. I think I'll wait until I get back from the Korean race to think about it......"

Time flies quickly, just when Li Xiaoqiang is ready to leave for South Korea again. The trilogy game between Nie Whirlwind and Ma Xiaofei has also ended. In the end, it was Nie Whirlwind who defeated Ma Xiaofei with a score of 2-1, and he won the right to challenge the domestic "Tianyuan Competition" for the first time.

Since the "Tianyuan Tournament" of Chinese Go has been held, there have been two interesting phenomena, the first is that the champion is replaced every year, from Ma Xiaofei in the first session to Liu Dazhui in the second session. From Qian Yuping in the 3rd session to Li Xiaoqiang in the 4th session. In short, there has not been a single defending champion. The second is Nie Xuanfeng, who has always been the "first person" of Chinese Go, and he has never entered the final of this competition before. This is also true not only in the "Tian Yuan Race", but also in the "Celebrity Battle".

4,5 years passed like this. Today, Li Xiaoqiang finally has the opportunity to play against Nie Whirlwind in the chess match. However, today, not only the Chinese chess world has undergone great changes, but also the entire world chess world has also presented a scene of melee between the heroes.

With the strong rise of Li Xiaoqiang and Li Shifo, as well as the gradual maturity of Mesozoic chess players such as Ma Xiaofei and Liu Changhe. The inherent pattern of the world chess scene has been loosened. Almost everyone can clearly feel that this is an era of turbulence, an era of replacement of the old and the new in the world chess world, and the era of changing dynasties. At the same time, it seems that there is no absolute king.

It was in this context that Li Xiaoqiang set off for South Korea again.

Li Xiaoqiang knows in his heart that what he and Li Shifo are competing for may be the authority of the world chess world in the next 10 years or so. Therefore, the current Li Xiaoqiang is highly motivated. q

ps: The weather is cold and warm, I don't remember how many years I haven't been to the hospital, and yesterday I also went to hang a bottle of drip. Now my head is still a little groggy, and I don't know what to say when I code up my own words, please forgive me. When it's time to write the competition, I'll try to make sure that it's sent continuously. i580