On the second day after Li Xiaoqiang's "celebration banquet" was arranged, in a training room of the China Chess Academy, a large group of people were watching a game.

The two sides of this game are Li Xiaoqiang and Yukari Umezawa. Among the onlookers, they were mainly members of the national youth team such as Chang Rensheng. At the same time, a few adult chess players such as Coach Wu of the national team, Jiang Chenghua of Ganyuan Province, and Yu Bin, the "head of the children's group", were also watching the game with great interest.

The origin of this game of chess actually comes down to the dinner the night before. When Umezawa Yukari toasted Li Xiaoqiang, she said delicately:

"Li Sang never seems to have played chess with me seriously......"

As soon as Umezawa said this, it naturally attracted everyone's coaxing. Everyone accused "Coach Li" of not being qualified enough. Mei Ze has been in China for so long, but Li Xiaoqiang never seems to care about other people's learning and training.

At that time, Li Xiaoqiang considered that he had indeed promised others a long time ago, and it was counted to talk to beautiful women. Therefore, when he was drinking, he naturally slapped his chest loudly, saying that he must be a qualified "head coach Li". In this way, in the midst of everyone's coaxing, this game of guidance was decided on the spot.

When it comes to the next game of coaching, there is nothing about it. But Li Xiaoqiang has a problem, he likes to talk big after drinking a little wine. He swore at the wine table that he would definitely come up with a little "unique skill" today.

It is because of Li Xiaoqiang's braggadocio that this game of chess has attracted the interest of so many people. Everyone wants to see what Li Xiaoqiang's "unique stunt" is.

This is a very common game of letting 2 pieces guide chess, and this game has been played so far. As usual, the game ended with Li Xiaoqiang's victory. However, the slight difference is that Li Xiaoqiang's game looks a bit thrilling to win, and he only wins by a narrow margin.

Not only that, but for most of this game. Umezawa's advantage of 2 seems to have been maintained very well. She seems to have been playing well. Even in the second half of the game, the whole situation has been in a state of stalemate, and in the end, it was just that Li Xiaoqiang hit the line in advance.

"Yes, yes, Yukari played this game of chess really well. Being able to play like this with Xiaoqiang, it seems that your progress during this period of time is very obvious. You know, Xiaoqiang's current handicap chess kung fu is very powerful. It is difficult for the average person to hold on to him for so long. Although you lost this game, it seems that your training during this period is still very rewarding. If you keep going, I'm sure you'll be able to succeed in the coming year. ”

It was Coach Wu of the national team who said this. Because of the fact that Umezawa came to study in China, it is even related to the face of Chinese Go. Therefore, Coach Wu has always been very concerned about Mei Ze's learning progress. In this game of chess. He actually saw that Li Xiaoqiang did not do his best. He didn't use some very strong moves.

How so? Almost every move Li Xiaoqiang makes is a "home move" or "forehand". Coach Wu can see that today's Li Xiaoqiang is indeed playing chess with his heart. However, he did not use the same attitude as he did against the best players in international tournaments. Rather, it is a standard "teachable" attitude.

In this game of chess, he seems to have been asking Umezawa questions. The difficulty of these questions is not very difficult, not the kind that only top players need to have, but the difficulty of the amateur top to the professional low. Judging from the performance of this game, Umezawa's performance should be quite good. Most of her responses were correct, which is why Coach Wu would praise her.

For today's game of chess, Yukari Umezawa herself is actually very satisfied. Because she and Li Xiaoqiang have played a lot of chess. This game was still lost. But she feels that she has played well and has brought out all her abilities. And not as aggrieved as before, I felt that I hadn't played yet, so I lost in a daze.

What's more. She can feel Li Xiaoqiang's attitude in the game. Mei Ze knew in his heart that Li Xiaoqiang was definitely playing with himself seriously today, and every chess move he made had a clear eye. And not as careless as before. So Umezawa is in a good mood right now. After this game of chess was played, she looked at Li Xiaoqiang opposite with a smile. seems to be ready to wait for Li Xiaoqiang's praise.

What Yukari Umezawa didn't expect was. At the same time, what Coach Wu didn't expect was. After this game of chess was played, Li Xiaoqiang's brows were tightly locked, and he seemed to be thinking about something. After a few minutes of his thoughts. He said to Yukari Umezawa in a very serious manner:

"Yukari, if you continue like this, I advise you to go back to Japan. Because in this game of chess, I don't see any substantial progress on your part. What about your strengths or those strengths, and those weaknesses of yours? I don't see any improvement, and I don't see any improvement. What's more, you don't seem to be fully aware of it. So I'm disappointed in you......"

"You ......"

To say that Yukari Umezawa was originally going to listen to praise, but he didn't expect Li Xiaoqiang to say such shocking words. At that moment, Umezawa's pretty face suddenly turned red, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Not only Yukari Umezawa, but even others think that Li Xiaoqiang is a bit excessive. Especially Liu Qing and Liu Er, they were even more coaxed at this time, and everyone unanimously accused Li Xiaoqiang of his "poisonous tongue" and asked Li Xiaoqiang to give his own reasons.

For this kind of scene, Li Xiaoqiang certainly expected it. I saw that at this time, Li Xiaoqiang looked at Yukari Umezawa with a very serious attitude. He was very honest and gave his reasons. His words, I think they were said to Yukari Umezawa, and they seemed to be said to Coach Wu and Jiang Chenghua.

"Yukari, you know what? In fact, according to your real level, I also think that you already have a professional level. Some of your Go talents are even very good. But why don't you keep failing the fixed exam? Do you know what your problem is? ”

"Please advise!"

"I already said this question last time, and your biggest problem is actually your basic skills. For a long time, everyone has a misconception when learning chess, thinking that the improvement of the level of Go is to master the difficult skills in Go. Especially at your current level, you may think even more. thinks that he can't set the paragraph, of course, because his level is not enough. What if the level is not enough? Of course, you have to find a way to improve your level. So how can you improve yourself? Of course, you have to learn the more advanced knowledge of Go. It seems like the only way to do it. in order to be able to promote the improvement of their own level. ”

"Hard, isn't that what it looks like?"

"Of course not! In Go, what really matters is the humble fundamentals. Firmly grasp those life and death and officials who are not very difficult, as well as tesuji that often appears in actual combat. Reading the chess in it, you can see the trick, and this is a trustworthy asset. You must know that if the ability to read chess is not cultivated at a young age, it will not be easy to develop when you are older. For example, when you are in a game, especially when you enter the countdown, do you often "make mistakes in the busy"? This is actually a manifestation of weak basic skills. The next move is 30 seconds and the next hand is 60 seconds. The level of chess reading ability was immediately revealed. For you at this stage, this is what you are working towards. ”

"But, but ......"

Seeing that Yukari Umezawa still looked unconvinced, Li Xiaoqiang said with a smile:

"Yukari, I can tell you very clearly that you came to China to study this time, and I don't expect your Go level to improve greatly. In fact, the most important purpose of your visit this time is to pass the upcoming entrance exam. So this positioning should be accurate. Let me tell you clearly. The plan I made for you is actually to eliminate this shortcoming of yours. Targeted to improve your grasp of entering the paragraph. Unfortunately, I didn't see that in this game......"

“…… For example, in the mid-market phase. The idea you just had was very ingenious, and the few difficult steps of Tesuji were also very exciting. But why is there a problem with this intermediate tesuji? Similar to this method, I think even if it's an amateur 3rd dan, people won't make a mistake, right? That is, because of your humble negligence. Knock down the results of your generation. The cheap that should be earned is not earned. There are also these last little officials, such as your move, this move is obviously a little weaker than 3 mesh. And that step is obviously 3 eyes strong, shouldn't it be difficult for such an official? And it's not inconspicuous, but before you know it, you're losing about half an eye. To be honest, if you don't strengthen these places, you may still be the favorite to set a section next year, but you are still not sure about the final section. So I'm disappointed in you because you didn't really realize your problem and didn't do what I was asked to do. That's why I would like to advise you to return to Japan. Because if you still can't enter the paragraph, this will also make me dignified Li Datian and lose face......"

heard Li Xiaoqiang's tirade like this, and even heard Li Xiaoqiang's ruthless rhetoric. Yukari Umezawa's face was a little unbearable. Although she knew in her heart that Li Xiaoqiang could say this, it must be for her good. But after all, this is in public, and the girl's skin should be thinner after all. So at this moment, Yukari Umezawa's face turned red and white for a while. She glared at Li Xiaoqiang with a look that looked very "resentful". She seemed to be saying: In front of so many people, can't you let me be a little?

At this time, Li Xiaoqiang actually woke up, and he also felt that he was a little too much. Li Xiaoqiang sighed in his heart, because he knew in his heart that what he had just said was indeed motivated. His own words were not so much for Yukari Umezawa, but for Coach Wu and Jiang Chenghua. By the way, Liu Er, the future "gold medal coach" of Chinese Go, was also present, and Li Xiaoqiang's words can also be regarded as speaking to him.

Li Xiaoqiang has always believed that for the teaching mode of Go, although it is impossible to say which method is better. However, for Chang Rensheng's group of chess players, Chinese Go should not be considered a success for their training. The really more mature model is still the more scientific one that they have figured out after Liu Er and them grow up. Li Xiaoqiang's words today are just to say some of their successful experiences in advance.

The teaching of Go should be pushed forward from the second half of the game, not from the first half of the game as it is now. Such a concept, until the real rise of the "Korean stream", both China and Japan have suffered a big loss. Everyone's perception is slowly reversed.

The reason why Li Xiaoqiang said such a thing today is also related to the upcoming "Toyo Securities Cup" top 8 match. As a reborn, he witnessed the "Korean Wave" raging in the Go world. The battle against Mr. Seo Bong-so in the top 8 was the first time that Li Xiaoqiang played against a Korean chess player in his life. At the same time, he knew in his heart that in his future Go career, there would be more and more such confrontations. It may not be long before the confrontation between China and South Korea is the mainstream. Therefore, when Li Xiaoqiang thought of this matter, he would "feel it".

Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was a little embarrassing, and because many people seemed to be unimpressed by their words. Li Xiaoqiang sighed in his heart. In order to enhance his persuasiveness, Li Xiaoqiang knew it in his heart. Don't look at yourself as a World Champion now, but at this point, it seems like you're going to weave a lie again. Because compared to himself as a world champion. The "mystery" on his own body has more lethality.

"Don't you want to know how I learned Go before I was 10 years old? To be honest, I never wanted to talk about that experience. But since I'm talking about it today, I'll talk about some of my experiences in learning chess back then. ”

"Oh!?"

After hearing Li Xiaoqiang say this, everyone present became interested. Everyone's gossip fire is burning. Especially Yukari Umezawa, she is not embarrassed at this time, and she can't care about sulking. Because before this, Li Xiaoqiang almost never said anything about himself "before the age of 10". Even if he was brought up this issue by others. He was also vague and vague in most cases. This is the first time that people have taken the initiative to mention this kind of situation.

Therefore, everyone is not interested, everyone wants to know very much, what is unique about Li Xiaoqiang's "growth path"?

At this moment, Li Xiaoqiang paused slightly, he cleared his throat, and he organized his language. Then he began to compile a new round of lies. (To be continued......)

PS: It's a tough one, and to be honest, I don't know what's going on.

Anyway, I just hope that I can slowly straighten it out.