After the first match of the semi-finals of the "Yingshi Cup", the outstanding performance of the previous champion and runner-up attracted heated discussions in the media.

"Can Nie Whirlwind and Cao Yanzi achieve the second handshake?" This is the most discussed topic at the moment.

In Japan, since Otake Hero is the only Japanese player to enter the top 4, there are relatively more reports on the game of Nie Whirlwind VS Otake Hero. In fact, so far in this game, Otake Hero is the best player in the international arena this year. Looking at this year's record, he hadn't lost a set before this match. Therefore, in this year's "Yingshi Cup", the Japanese Go community still has quite high hopes for Otake Hero.

In the first game with Nie Whirlwind, Dazhu Hero actually played well. After the game, everyone commented: Except for a very few moves that Otake is considered "slightly slow", there is no blame for other places. After the whole game, Otake fully played his own characteristics and level. But it's a pity that even with such a big bamboo hero, he still lost to Nie Whirlwind in a way that was almost "completely defeated". Seeing this, some Japanese media exclaimed:

"Nie Whirlwind reproduces the style of the "steel door" of the year! ”

To say that in recent years, Nie Whirlwind's performance has declined, and it seems that it is no longer the glory of the past. The most obvious feature of Nie Whirlwind is that during the middle and late stages of the game, there are endless tricks and leaks. This is something that anyone with a discerning eye can see. It can even be said that this has almost become Nie Whirlwind's fixed losing mode.

However, many people in the chess world have noticed that compared with Nie Whirlwind in previous years, his current chess is more and more majestic and smooth. Nie Whirlwind's Go is like a beautiful scenery in the world chess world.

All in all, "Nie Whirlwind, who has no stupid moves, is definitely one of the most difficult chess players to deal with." This is the consensus of all professional masters in the world chess world at present.

Since the beginning of this year, Nie Whirlwind's state has rebounded significantly. For him, in fact, it is a "faint move", and the "leakage" is obviously reduced. In the midst of this. Everyone also noticed a phenomenon that in other competitions, Nie Whirlwind's faint moves still appeared from time to time. However, in this year's "Ying's Cup" competition, he played several games of chess extremely well, showing a strongest Nie whirlwind.

Although Nie Whirlwind never said it himself, everyone clearly realized that the failure of the first "Ying's Cup" definitely made Nie Whirlwind feel painful. That kind of unforgettable pain definitely made the current Nie Whirlwind hold back his strength, and he wanted to prove himself again. Therefore, in the "Ying's Cup", everyone can always see a different Nie whirlwind.

Except for this plate. Li Xiaoqiang VS Cao Yanzi's game of chess was naturally also hotly discussed by everyone. In fact, in addition to the Japanese Go community, both the Chinese media and the Korean media have reported more on this game.

The main reason for this, of course, comes down to Cao Yanzi's classic skill. Indeed, how else to say "clever hand"? It is precisely because it is rare that it is called "occasional". It is precisely because of "occasional" that it is so talked about by everyone.

What's even more interesting is that because of Cao Yanzi's clever move, it also attracted an alternative comparison.

Among the chess players of the previous generation. Cao Yanzi's talent is recognized by everyone. Similar to "Cao Yanzi No. 1, Ma Xiaofei No. 2", this kind of evaluation has almost been tacitly accepted by the Go community. And what about Li Xiaoqiang, who became famous at a young age? That's a recognized genius. Li Xiaoqiang's genius has even surpassed the Go world for a long time. Now even a lot of people who don't know how to play Go know: "Hmm. I know a Go player named Li Xiaoqiang, and he is a genius......"

Although everyone is more familiar with Li Xiaoqiang, especially those who are very familiar with reporter Zhang Da. They found that Li Xiaoqiang's "genius" didn't seem to be like that. But at least so far, among the younger generation of chess players. Li Xiaoqiang's leading position is unquestionable.

Now that the "old genius" meets the "little genius", everyone does not engage in horizontal comparisons. If there is a longitudinal comparison, then who is more "genius"? And today's game of chess seems to provide a corroboration for everyone.

After watching this game of chess, many people feel that compared with the "old genius" and the "little genius", it seems that the "old genius" is a little more genius.

After a rest day, Race 2 began immediately. As usual, on the morning of the game, reporter Zhang Da accompanied Li Xiaoqiang to the arena.

"Xiaoqiang, let me tell you, your characteristic is "change", and the chess path is varied, which is your biggest advantage. I can't figure it out, why do you have to fight him? You also learned the day before yesterday, Cao Yanzi's sense of smell is not ordinary. Therefore, in the competition, you must play to your strengths and avoid weaknesses, which has always been your magic weapon to win......"

Seeing reporter Zhang Da chattering all the way, Li Xiaoqiang couldn't help laughing:

"I said Zhang Da reporter, isn't that good? Now they dare to teach me how to play chess. But then again, your words still sound a little bit of truth. ”

Reporter Zhang Daxi was overjoyed: "What's the matter, you also know that what I said makes sense?" ”

"Well, if your analysis is published in a newspaper or magazine, fool the average chess fan, and that's still no problem at all. But if I do what you say, then I'm done, maybe I'll be able to pack up and go home tomorrow. ”

Reporter Zhang Da turned from joy to anger: "I said Xiaoqiang, what do you mean?" ”

"Reporter Zhang, let me tell you the truth, I can also reveal it to you in advance now. In today's game of chess, I must continue to wrestle with Lao Cao, this is an unavoidable war. ”

"Why?"

"Reason? The reason, of course, is the "theory of character". Reporter Zhang Da, do you think, since Lao Cao made such a wonderful move in the last game, I guess his character should be almost used, right? Hehe, I really don't believe it, if he plays like that in every game, then I will admit it, and I have nothing to say if I lose to him. ”

"Xiaoqiang, you don't give me a hippie smile. If you're telling me the truth, what do you really think? ”

While the two were chatting, they almost reached the door of the game room. This is, Li Xiaoqiang also put away the joking expression, he stopped, patted the shoulder of the big reporter, and then said seriously:

"I said Zhang Da reporter, you can watch this game of chess carefully, don't worry, I know what I should do......"

After saying this, Li Xiaoqiang walked into the game room.

Since this game of chess is Li Xiaoqiang's last battle, there is no need to say that after the game officially started, the members of the Chinese delegation focused more attention on this game of chess. Especially reporter Zhang Da, from the beginning of the game, he almost watched the whole game in the research room.

Reporter Zhang Da noticed: Li Xiaoqiang didn't seem to lie to him this time, he seems to really believe that Cao Yanzi's "character" has been used up. Almost from the very beginning of the game, when there were only more than 10 moves on the board. Li Xiaoqiang, who was in charge, took the initiative to actively seek war. For Li Xiaoqiang's choice, Cao Yanzi, who is in charge of black, of course, has no reason to be unwelcome. In this way, the first half of this game of chess is like a copy of the first game, and the two have been fighting each other from the beginning.

It was already past 2 o'clock in the afternoon. At this time, the whole game had lasted more than 3 hours, and there were probably more than 70 moves on the board.

In the research room, reporter Zhang Da's anxious look was almost on his face, and he said to Wang Lunan, who was sitting next to him:

"How did you do it, Mr. Wang, how did you say Xiaoqiang? A person who is usually quite clever, why doesn't he know how to be flexible today? Anyway, I can't understand why, why does Xiaoqiang have to wrestle with his opponent? Elder Wang, you help me analyze and analyze, what do you think Xiaoqiang thinks? Judging from the current situation, Xiaoqiang's white chess seems to have no good reason. ”

Wang Lunan, who was sitting on the side, quietly dismantled the chess pieces on the chessboard, his expression was calm:

"Don't be impatient, Xiao Zhang, don't be impatient. I never thought there was anything wrong with Xiaoqiang's choice today. In a game of Go, especially against an opponent like Cao Yanzi, there are some things that cannot be avoided at all. You must know that Cao Yanzi is now on the momentum, the weaker you are, the more you want to take a detour, and that often does not end well. I think that Xiaoqiang is well aware of this truth, so he will make the choice of actual combat. ”

"But ......"

Before reporter Zhang Da could speak, Wang Lunan waved his hand:

"Maybe you will say that Xiaoqiang's choice is not wise enough, right? Actually, you are wrong, the chess game has been played so far, and I think I have slowly understood Xiaoqiang's intentions. Xiaoqiang, this guy, he is really a ghost when he plays chess, and his strategy for this game of chess is very correct. ”

"Huh?"

Seeing that reporter Zhang Da still didn't know, Wang Lunan patiently told him his analysis:

"On the surface, this game seems to be very imaginary like the first game, which is a fierce mid-game offensive and defensive battle. But there is a difference between the two. Xiao Zhang, take a closer look and see what is the difference between the two? ”

"In the game of chess the day before yesterday, Lao Cao first fished out the ground, and finally used the method of solving the victory or defeat alone. This plate ...... This plate ......"

"yes, you should be able to see this plate. So far, although the battle on the chessboard is fierce, there are several inactive dragons entangled together. And Xiaoqiang's white chess looks a bit bitter, but judging from the comparison of the number of meshes, the current black chess should not be dominant, right? Don't forget, this is a match of the "Ying Cup", and black needs to be attached to 7 and a half meshes. I remember a long time ago, didn't Xiaoqiang propose a way to play "Eyeless Go"? Now it seems that this game of chess is a bit of a "blindless Go" look. That's why I said that Xiaoqiang is a ghost chess player, and this is his real intention. Don't look at him as if he is actively seeking to fight, his real purpose is to be ready to deal patiently with his opponent. Don't worry, as long as this situation continues, the last one who is anxious must be Cao Yanzi, who is in charge of black. ”

The so-called "no-eye Go" does not mean that both sides have no eyes, but that the number of eyes enclosed by both sides is very small. This is a way of playing that reduces the "average eye" of each move.

In today's game of chess, is Li Xiaoqiang really this intention?

Li Xiaoqiang's chess game of fighting against the odds continues. (To be continued......)