Li Xiaoqiang's so-called "special training" is actually not a very mysterious thing. ∈ ↗ the top novel, all he can do is to teach a few "newbie new types" to Yukari Umezawa. Tailor-made a few "throwing knives" for her, that's all.

To say that doing such a thing has always been Li Xiaoqiang's strength. As early as when he first "debuted", he once taught Cuiwei County "Wang Liar" a flying knife, and the effect of that time was really immediate, "Wang Liar" used that flying knife to break the provincial city of Yang Hongsheng 4, thus causing a sensation in the entire arena.

Of course, this time the situation is different, the reason why the last time it was able to produce such a good effect was because it was targeted and had a specific object, and this feature happened to be the best prerequisite for the "flying knife" to be able to exert its effect. And what about this time? Yukari Umezawa participated, and it was a Japanese big hand competition. It's more than 10 sets at a time, and I don't know what opponent I can meet before the game. Similar to this competition system, in fact, it is more important to test the comprehensive quality of the school's chess players, so Li Xiaoqiang also took a lot of thought in order to prepare for this special training:

First: Li Xiaoqiang prepared for Yukari Umezawa, which are all changes derived from the "popular type" of this era. The "flying knives" taught by Li Xiaoqiang are all hidden in such changes.

In the world of professional Go, there is a "popular type" for each era. This is not only the case in this era, but also in future generations. And in later generations, this situation has a tendency to become more and more serious. The situation of "following the trend" is particularly serious. For example, in the world chess world after 2010, for a period of time, everyone flocked to play the "Chinese stream", and this situation lasted for 1 or 2 years. And what about after a while? Everyone is swarming again. Although this situation does not explain anything, it must be admitted that because of this situation, the games produced at that time seemed unusually monotonous, and at the same time, it also made the game of Go a lot less fun. Let chess fans pay less attention to the game.

Compared with later generations, although this phenomenon of "following the trend" also existed in this era, the situation was still not so serious. You must know that the so-called "popular type" of an era is actually dominated by the top chess players of that era. The best players like to play, so that other professional and even amateur chess players like to play like this, and this is a trend.

In the current era, because the dominant players in the chess world are Japan's "Six Super Leagues", China's Nie Ma and South Korea's Cao Li. Most of these people have very different styles. There is a strong emphasis on individuality. Therefore, the situation of "following the trend" is not as serious as that of later generations.

“…… My style of play is not very focused on layout. However, I often think about two things:

One is not to adopt a popular layout. Whoever sees the layout will be upset. I don't think there's a good layout anyway, so I want to use this layout because I have a lot of room to use my brains and be happy, and people who watch chess feel fresh and happy.

The other is not to use large formulas. When you are in the arms of the other person and have to go this way, even if you are helpless, as long as you don't go that way, you can deal with the past tense, so you don't want to walk in a disorderly manner.

There's no particular reason, it's just a matter of likes and dislikes......"

Who is saying this? It is the Japanese Otake Hero Kudan. Although said in many ways. Li Xiaoqiang disagrees with many of Mr. Otake's Go concepts, but he still agrees with Mr. Otake's words from the bottom of his heart. It can also be said that it is precisely because of the fact that chess players of this era still have such a concept. Let the chess games of this era be full of personality. It looks very attractive.

Of course, although the chess of this era has a little more personality, there are still "popular types". This is mainly due to the fact that there are currently top players in the group. There are also some chess players who like to "adapt to change". For example, Mr. Takemiya, his perennial "triple star", and Mr. Kobayashi. His fixed "Kobayashi Stream". Because of their excellent record and personal charisma, they have many fans among professional chess players, so they have also created many "popular types" in this era.

Most of the "flying knives" created by Li Xiaoqiang for Yukari Umezawa are hidden in some changes that are very common in this era. Li Xiaoqiang's purpose in doing this is also very simple, that is, to increase the probability of casting "flying knives". It can be imagined that what if Li Xiaoqiang picks some more obscure changes, and people don't do this at all in the game? Aren't you wasting your expression there?

The second problem that Li Xiaoqiang considered was that most of the "flying knives" he prepared for Yukari Umezawa were some variations that looked like "defensive shapes", rather than those "active attack" type throwing knives.

Li Xiaoqiang thinks so, to say that in a specific game, if there is an opportunity to play the "flying knife", then the role of this "flying knife" is indeed very great, and it is likely that a partial play will determine the outcome of the whole game. But it must be admitted that the "flying knife" in Go is not the right way after all. It can even be said that the vast majority of "throwing knives" in Go are not "forehands" in themselves. In order to make the most of these methods, the first is to build on the basis of surprise, and the second is to expect the opponent to make mistakes. The reason why Li Xiaoqiang did not choose those "flying knives" who took the initiative to attack was because of such considerations.

It can be imagined that if Yukari Umezawa is in the game and she takes the initiative to throw a "throwing knife", then for her opponent, such a move may be a "novice" they have never seen. Naturally, then, when they encounter this kind of chess in actual combat, they will be alert. Even if they can't figure out how to crack it when they play. But with a little patience, choose to suffer a small loss to avoid being knifed, so it is still possible. You know, Yukari Umezawa's opponent is not at the top of the profession after all. This is often the case with chess players, the more elite they are, the more reluctant they are to give in. And at the level of the amateur high stage to the beginning of the professional stage, especially in the long-distance races such as "big hand". It is very likely that everyone will "pick the one that can be seen clearly". Then in this way, a flying knife sent out by Umezawa Yukari may not have any effect at all. Even if you can get a little bit of a bargain at the time. However, in a game of this level, a little advantage in the prelude has little impact on the overall situation.

Speaking of which, Li Xiaoqiang took great pains for Yukari Umezawa. What he chose for her this time were some deeply hidden throwing knives. As a simple example, let's say a change that looks "normal", and the first 10 or 20 hands look normal. And at this time, the "flying knife" shot, then her opponent is likely to be dumbfounded, and at this time, her opponent may be unavoidable, and the possibility of being hit by the knife in the end is extremely great.

However, it must be admitted that in Go, there are not many such "flying knives". It should also be pointed out that "throwing knives" similar to this in Go generally do not exist in isolation, and a "flying knife" wants to achieve good results. It often requires the cooperation of other sub-forces, or even the overall cooperation. In most cases, this is the only way to really make a difference.

Therefore, it is conceivable that when Li Xiaoqiang launched a "special training" for Yukari Umezawa. Umezawa's heart is definitely full of surprises, and the shock in her heart is also imaginable. In order to meet these two conditions, Li Xiaoqiang taught some very complex and large-scale changes. Li Xiaoqiang not only needs to teach the use of specific means, but also involves the judgment of the overall situation and the cooperation of sub-forces. In a big variation of Go, it is generally not just a "Tao". There are definitely a lot of points of disagreement in it. Then a "flying knife" has been taught, and it often takes a day for Yukari Umezawa to fully remember and understand these methods.

Li Xiaoqiang even thinks that if Yukari Umezawa can do this in one day. That's already very good, if she wants to be able to fully master and use it in one day, then she doesn't have that ability.

In recent days, Li Xiaoqiang and Umezawa have been doing just that. Li Xiaoqiang launched a special training for Yukari Umezawa at the speed of "one knife a day". In Li Xiaoqiang's vision, if Yukari Umezawa before returning to China. If she can learn 6 to 7 "flying knives", then her further study in China can be regarded as a complete merit.

But now it seems that Li Xiaoqiang's special training for Yukari Umezawa finally went wrong. The problem is nothing else, the problem is "being alone".

Thinking about it, it is not uncommon for today's Chinese national Go team, especially in the national junior team, to get together to collectively study some "newbie new types". And Li Xiaoqiang had to leave everyone aside this time, making it so mysterious, when he and Mei Ze lectured, not only did they blow other people away every time, but they also talked for several hours...... Since this is the case, it has to make people doubt his motives. You must know that the group of people in the national youth team are all teenagers who have just entered puberty, and it is normal for these people to have some "reverie". No one knew why Li Xiaoqiang did this.

So why is Li Xiaoqiang? In the evening, the answer was revealed.

Beijing, a mid-range restaurant not far from the China Chess Academy.

"I haven't been here for a few days, it seems that this place has just been renovated, not bad, and the current environment is really good......"

That night, Li Xiaoqiang and a group of members of the national junior team, as well as Zhao Dabao and Lin Mengyu, came here. This place is one of Li Xiaoqiang's few "strongholds" in the capital. According to the tradition of the national junior team, as long as someone achieves something, they always have to find an excuse to get together. Li Xiaoqiang won the world championship again, so of course this excuse is big enough. Therefore, after a few days of disturbances, these peers finally had the opportunity to let Li Xiaoqiang have a treat.

"It's all here, welcome! Come inside, the private room has been prepared for you for a long time...... Tut, Xiaoqiang, you are so amazing, congratulations on winning the world championship again, I have watched the live broadcast of several games of chess in your finals, and it is really exciting, and it is really enjoyable to watch......"

When Li Xiaoqiang and the others came here, a young man in his early 20s greeted them warmly at the door. This young man is the owner of this restaurant, and he is extremely clever. And his name is also very negative to the characteristics of the times, called Zhang Yuejin. Because his business is done at the gate of the Chinese Chess Academy. Li Xiaoqiang: They often come here. Since Boss Zhang is also a chess fan, he has long been extremely familiar with the people of the national Go team.

Li Xiaoqiang raised his eyes and saw that it had indeed been renovated. And one of the most important changes is that the waiters here have changed, and the waiters who welcome the pick-up and drop-off have been replaced by young and lovely girls. And all dressed in uniform ...... Bodybuilding pants, Li Xiaoqiang wants to laugh.

Well, but then again, from the perspective of the times, this is already quite a fashionable outfit.

"Brother Zhang, we are happy and happy. You really seem to be a shotgun change, I wish you a prosperous business in advance......"

Li Xiaoqiang greeted Zhang Yuejin with a smile and walked to the private room. However, Li Xiaoqiang knows that since Lin Mengyu came over today, especially the group of friends around him are all talking to each other in a sneaky way, it seems that if he doesn't give a reasonable explanation, he should not be able to get involved.

In Li Xiaoqiang's mind, it doesn't matter how others think cranky, but the key is not to let Lin Mengyu also think cranky. If she wants to be crooked too. After that, the trouble is yourself. Just this afternoon, when Zhao Dabao and Lin Mengyu and Liao Qiong came to the Chinese Chess Academy. Although he couldn't see anything unusual about Lin Mengyu on the surface, Li Xiaoqiang clearly felt that Lin Mengyu's gaze towards him was much colder than usual. Li Xiaoqiang has always believed that he and Lin Mengyu are the kind of people who "have a heart", and he even read a sense of "you explain it to me" in Lin Mengyu's eyes.

But how can such a thing be explained?

"Come, come, come. Although today is said to be a celebration for me, but don't forget, the rabbit is actually the protagonist today, so don't just drink with me. I suggest everyone toast the bunny and wish him the best of luck in the ring. ”

There are quite a few people who come to dinner today, and all the "eight horses" of Chinese Go are here, plus Zhao Dabao and the three of them. Besides. Yukari Umezawa and Yu Bin, the "children's leader", are naturally indispensable. Therefore, although it seems that there are a lot of people eating this meal, the scene is very lively. But the whole atmosphere was not quite right, and there was a hint of embarrassment in the subtlety. Until Li Xiaoqiang said something else. The whole atmosphere is just a little bit normal.

Rabbit is Liu Qing's nickname, and what Li Xiaoqiang said is that Liu Qing served as the Chinese pioneer of the 7th China-Japan Go Tournament. Today, there have been 3 world championships in the world chess scene. In everyone's mind, the Sino-Japanese Go Tournament has long been no longer the most important event.

But then again, it also depends on who it's right for. For Li Xiaoqiang, the ring match is already dispensable. But for Chang Rensheng and them, if they want to participate in the three major competitions at present, it seems that there is no end in sight for the time being. Being able to play in an international arena like a two-sided competition is already a very important thing for them. When determining the lineup of this year's ring competition, the management deliberately set aside a place for the national junior team, and the pioneers of the Chinese team were selected from among them. What is a little surprising is that through the fierce qualifiers, it was not Shao Weigang, the oldest in the national youth team, who won this qualifying place, nor Chang Rensheng, who is recognized as the only strength of Li Xiaoqiang, but Liu Qing. In everyone's opinion, this is of course also a symbol, which marks that the Chinese Go "Eight Horses" in addition to Li Xiaoqiang are finally about to emerge in international competitions.

Therefore, today's dinner is nominally to celebrate Li Xiaoqiang's victory, but in fact, there is such a meaning in it. Liu Qing is the second protagonist of today's party.

When it comes to chess, the atmosphere at the dinner table is finally a little more normal. Hearing the "boss" speak, the others raised their glasses to Liu Qing and said some cheering words.

"Thank you...... Thank you, but for now, let's stop, come on, boss, I'll toast you first, what is the most important thing to pay attention to when I participate in the ring? You give pointers. ”

After accepting everyone's toast, Liu Qing also seemed a little excited. Indeed, for chess players of this era, being able to represent their country in international competitions is a cherished thing for anyone. It's normal to be a little excited, and it's inevitable to be a little nervous.

"In a format like the ring, the most important thing is always the first set, as long as the first set goes well, then it will be easy to do later. The real challenge is to prepare carefully for the first set. I said rabbit, I don't really worry about your chess at all, you know, just that little bit of technical stuff, you can know it, at least you are much better than when I first participated in the ring. ”

"So how do I prepare for the first set?"

'It's not that complicated, the most important thing is to have peace of mind, you have to have self-confidence, that's more important than any preparation. I've always believed that for a chess player to have confidence when playing. As long as you play chess with confidence, then you can play to your best level......"

At the dinner table, Li Xiaoqiang put on a posture of a person who had come over and taught others diligently. Speaking of which, Li Xiaoqiang suddenly turned the topic to Yukari Umezawa. I saw him smile at Yukari Umezawa:

"Yukari, you know what? When you go back to participate in the Big Teai competition this time, self-confidence is also the first element, you must believe in yourself, according to your current level, there is no problem at all to pass the Ote. Especially after this special training......"

"Hey!"

Through the past few days of individual training, Yukari Umezawa looks really confident. When she answered Li Xiaoqiang, she smiled like a flower, and her voice was much louder than usual.

And when Li Xiaoqiang secretly looked at Lin Mengyu, he got a big white eye.

The dinner was over, and Li Xiaoqiang sent Lin Mengyu back to school. At this time, they were accompanied by Zhao Dabao and Liao Qiong, two high school classmates. Along the way, these two friends still refused to let go of Li Xiaoqiang. Especially Liao Qiong, she put on a scorching posture, and said to Li Xiaoqiang with a smile:

"Hey, I said Xiaoqiang, you are really good now, don't you want to explain to Lin Mengyu about the past few days?"

"I've already explained that."

"What do you mean?"

"There is such a fable, I don't know if you have heard of it, in ancient times, there was a general who was very brave and good at war, and never suffered defeat in his life, and it is said that the secret of his victory in a hundred battles was because he had an ancestral sword that sharpened iron like clay. As long as this treasure knife is there, then no matter what kind of desperate situation he encounters, this general can always save the day. For this reason, the fame of this treasure knife has become very great. However, the interesting thing is that although this treasure knife has always been carried by this general, no one has ever seen the true face of this treasure knife, because this treasure knife has always been packed in a box by the general. According to the general, the people who have seen this treasure knife are already dead......"

“…… Later, when the general was old, he passed this sword to his son, and when he taught the sword, the general solemnly said to his son: Until the most critical moment, you must not open the box. The son listened to his father's words at first, and he went out with this sword, and he was also invincible. During this period, the son did never open the box. Therefore, the son has never actually seen this treasure sword......"

“…… Finally, one day, his son couldn't hold back his curiosity, and he secretly opened the box before an expedition...... What stunned his son was that in the box, there was no treasure knife at all, but a rusty broken knife...... And then in this battle, this son ended up dying in battle......"

When Li Xiaoqiang was telling this story, several others were listening with their ears pricked up. It was only at this time that Li Xiaoqiang smiled and said to Lin Mengyu:

"You know what? The knowledge I've been imparting to Umezawa these days is actually of no use to her, and I never thought that she would be able to increase her chances of winning chess by mastering those throwing knives. ”

"Then you ......"

Without waiting for Lin Mengyu to ask, Li Xiaoqiang hurriedly said, at this moment, Li Xiaoqiang continued to smile, his expression was obviously like a pretending to be a profound little fox:

"So, you all know what I mean, right? I was so solemn, so mysterious, and my purpose was actually only one, which was to enhance her self-confidence. It can be said that the most important thing in my so-called special training this time is not flying knives, but confidence! ”

Li Xiaoqiang's underbeaten appearance once again brought Lin Mengyu a roll of his eyes. However, after Li Xiaoqiang saw Lin Mengyu's white eyes, he was extremely happy in his heart.

Because he knows that Lin Mengyu's white eyes are not at all different from those at the dinner table, completely different! (To be continued......)