"Qian Da, how do you feel about Xiaoqiang's current state? Okay, right? ”

"I practiced with him a few days before I went abroad. I didn't see anything wrong anyway. Well, I don't know exactly, but I think it's okay. For things like "staying in shape", I have always been very relieved about Xiaoqiang. ”

This time, the team who came to Japan to participate in the competition is still Coach Luo of the national team. As the deputy head coach of the national Go team, he was originally in charge of the youth Go section. Therefore, from this point of view, Li Xiaoqiang himself is Coach Luo's "right manager".

This time he led the team to Japan to compete, and what Coach Luo was most worried about was actually Li Xiaoqiang's state. After all, Li Xiaoqiang has not participated in an official competition for a long time. In the jargon of the Go world, it is "a long time since I played tight chess". If such a situation occurs, the player will often have a strange feeling about Go. His chess sense will decline, and he may not be as sharp as he used to be in official matches. And these things are what Coach Luo is most worried about at the moment. Therefore, as soon as he arrived in Japan, he hurriedly and quietly asked Qian Yuping.

While still waiting for departure in Shencheng, Qian Yuping and Li Xiaoqiang played several training games. The so-called grinding guns in battle is not good for light. Everyone hopes to help Li Xiaoqiang regain his "chess sense" as soon as possible through such a method. Now that he heard Qian Yuping's satisfactory answer, Coach Luo was a little relieved.

"If you want me to say, Luo Lao, you are obviously worrying about the sky. Have you forgotten who Xiaoqiang is? In the Go circle, who doesn't know that Xiaoqiang is "a step in half a year, and he will play chess when he goes home"? Well, I'd like to ask Qian Da now, you just played a few training games with Xiaoqiang, in those games, did you notice any changes in Xiaoqiang's chess? ”

can have such confidence in Li Xiaoqiang, of course, it can only be reporter Zhang Da. There is Li Xiaoqiang's overseas competition, and he, a supernumerary person, is also indispensable. Hear him say that. The simple Qian Yuping really recalled it seriously, as if he wanted to find out the difference between Li Xiaoqiang and the past in those training games:

"Listening to what reporter Zhang said, I seem to have really found that Xiaoqiang is different from the past......"

"Oh! Hurry up, what's different about Xiaoqiang this time? ”

Hearing Qian Yuping say such words, not only Zhang Zhidong was excited, but even Coach Luo had an expectant expression. ，

"Well, I'm not quite right, because it's just a few training games. But I always feel it. Xiaoqiang's current chess ...... It seems to be getting more and more intense. That's right, that's what it feels like. If I had to say that Xiaoqiang was different from the past, I could only think of such an adjective. Xiaoqiang's current chess seems to be more fierce than before! ”

"Xiao Qiang used to play a kind of robber chess, and now you say that he is even more intense? Tsk, what kind of chess should that be? ”

"Hearing you say that, I suddenly remembered the Japanese Go community's evaluation of Mr. Sakata's chess style. If according to Mr. Fujisawa Hideyuki, then Mr. Sakata went down. It should also be a kind of robber chess, right? Hehe, I'm suddenly looking forward to this game right now. I really want to see the two of them, an old robber and a little robber. They are on the chessboard. What kind of fierce sparks will collide......"

In fact, there were only 4 people in the Chinese delegation, and the other 3 were muttering there, and Li Xiaoqiang had to pretend not to hear. Because he knew very well in his heart what they were talking about now. It must be gossip related to oneself. Li Xiaoqiang has always believed that interrupting other people's gossip is actually a cruel thing. So he was embarrassed to go up.

But they are muttering about some "robbers". What "intense". Li Xiaoqiang still faintly heard a little. Hearing such an adjective, Li Xiaoqiang could only smile bitterly in his heart.

This time he came to Japan to compete, Li Xiaoqiang was actually worried about his state. After all, he hasn't played tight chess for too long, and Li Xiaoqiang himself is at a loss.

According to Zhang Zhidong, Li Xiaoqiang in the past can be said to be "a step in half a year, and he will play chess when he goes home". Li Xiaoqiang's law once surprised many people. It is considered a clear proof of his "genius". But Li Xiaoqiang himself didn't think it was strange. He just thinks that such a learning model is just in line with his actual situation. You can spend a few months doing a lot of actual combat, and then you have to spend months thinking, combing, and precipitating. This is the most suitable mode for you, and such a mode seems to be specially made for yourself, a reborn person. Others can't learn if they want to.

But this time it's a little different. This time, the time for "thinking" by myself is inevitably a little too long. Although Li Xiaoqiang did not give up the study of Go. But whether he can maintain a keen sense of chess in such a game, Li Xiaoqiang has no bottom in his heart. As for what Qian Yuping said, "the chess style tends to be intense". This made Li Xiaoqiang even more crying and laughing. Li Xiaoqiang knows that what Qian Yuping said may be true, but for the upcoming game, it may not be a good thing.

Li Xiaoqiang stayed in his hometown for a while. It can't be said that he didn't play chess, in fact, he didn't play a lot of chess. For example, Xiong Lao and Jiang Chenghua in the provincial capital often come to Cuiwei County to play chess with Li Xiaoqiang. Of course, due to the gradual improvement of Li Xiaoqiang's Go level, it is difficult for Jiang Chenghua to win Li Xiaoqiang when he puts 2 pieces. In general, the gap between the top amateur masters in the province and Li Xiaoqiang is about 2 to 3 sons. Let the 3 sons, Li Xiaoqiang win small. If you let the 2 sons, it will be Li Xiaoqiang who will win big.

But that's it, these people from the provincial team still like to come to Li Xiaoqiang to play chess. Especially Xiong Lao, he did not hesitate to surrender his identity and took the initiative to pose 3 in front of Li Xiaoqiang. Li Xiaoqiang understands the thoughts of his hometown people. They do this in order to ensure their competitive state, and they do not hesitate to be sparring partners. It is precisely because of this understanding that Li Xiaoqiang was very moved.

Go, like many competitive sports, requires a corresponding level of intense confrontation if you want to be at a high level. For example, the current Li Xiaoqiang and Jiang Chenghua are playing chess, because the second son Jiang Chenghua can no longer be stopped. Li Xiaoqiang may have won with only 8 points. Such a confrontation would not have much effect on Li Xiaoqiang. After a game of chess, Jiang Chenghua's gains may be great, but what about Li Xiaoqiang? It probably won't have any practical effect.

But what if it's to make 3 children? Li Xiaoqiang must play with the spirit of 12 points before he can fight against others. Playing such chess is "tight chess" for Li Xiaoqiang. This can still play a certain role in maintaining Li Xiaoqiang's competitive state. Li Xiaoqiang knows. Xiong Lao and they just have this thought, and they don't hesitate to put down their bodies and be willing to be sparring partners. came to play chess with Li Xiaoqiang. So Li Xiaoqiang will be grateful.

But in any case, there is a difference between a handicap and a pair. Through such tempering, Li Xiaoqiang's chess sense may be able to maintain very well, but he may have more "unreasonable moves" in the game. As Qian Yuping said: "His chess style seems to be becoming more intense." Maybe there's something in it, right?

It must be admitted that when playing handicap chess, Li Xiaoqiang's attitude is very correct. Although there is a saying of "3 deception and 4 deception" in handicap. But when playing these handicaps, Li Xiaoqiang basically didn't think about what to bully and deceive in the past. But in order to offset the advantage of the opponent's handicap. He still had to look for some very drastic tactics and some very complicated moves. That's the hope of winning. Among these means. Some of them may indeed be good hands. However, it is undeniable that there are still some means, "deception and deception" may not be called "deception and deception", and "slightly unreasonable" will definitely not be able to escape.

Such a part of the "slightly unreasonable" chess, Li Xiaoqiang himself may not be aware of it in the game. Xiong Guotao and Jiang Chenghua can't find a way to crack it because their level is not enough. But what about a different professional expert?

Such methods may have become Li Xiaoqiang's flaws.

In the match with Mr. Sakata, there was nothing else to say. Li Xiaoqiang is actually worried about such things. Worrying about your subconscious "unreasonable hands" may become your own weakness.

Of course. Li Xiaoqiang only has such a little concern. There's nothing else to worry about. Li Xiaoqiang believes in his "professionalism" and should be able to control this situation well. What's more, I was already aware of this problem before the game. Then in the official competition, I should be more careful.

Come to think of it. Li Xiaoqiang suddenly felt a little funny. Because he suddenly remembered his opponent. At that time, Mr. Sakata was also known for his extremely sharp chess style. Many of his moves are also between positive and excessive. From this point of view, there can be such a collision at this time. is also what Li Xiaoqiang is looking forward to.

End of '89, Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese Chess Academy, the "Yugen" special game room. The Li Xiaoqiang vs Sakata Eio match is about to start. Li Xiaoqiang walked into the arena in high spirits. He was doing his pre-match preparations while observing the famous game room. This is the first time Li Xiaoqiang has walked into "Youxuan". He knew very well in his heart that this was already a very high treatment in the Japanese Go world. There are many professional chess players in Japan who will not be able to play chess in this room for the rest of their lives.

"Li Sang, thank you for the blessing of this Chinese Go "celebrity". Let my old man finally have a chance to walk into this room......"

Li Xiaoqiang looked up and saw that it was Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa, the referee of the game. He swaggered into the game room while joking with Li Xiaoqiang.

"Sir, I want to assure you that you're going to get into this game room again. Let me say, with your current state of mind, you might be able to claim a title here. ”

After listening to Li Xiaoqiang's slightly complimented words, Mr. Xiuxing, who was over the age of six, made a surprise statement:

"Haha, so you think so, too? Sure enough, it's not a genius I'm optimistic about! Yes, yes, it seems that the two of us are really heroes. Well, I think I'm still young. I'm sure I'll be able to win a title in this place. Certain! ”

At this point, there are actually other staff members in the room. In the face of Fujisawa Hideyuki's boasting, others had to pretend that they didn't see it. Only Li Xiaoqiang quietly looked at the old naughty boy who was shouting there. A surge of respect swelled up in his heart. That's right, only he knows in his heart that his words are really not compliments. In real history, it was only a few years later that Hideyuki Fujisawa defeated Kobayashi Koji in this special room to become the oldest title winner.

When I think of a few decades later, many professional chess players seem to have clearly entered a period of decline. What is the reason for Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa, and Mr. Sakata today, to maintain such a high competitive state? Which of these two extremes is normal? Li Xiaoqiang can't think clearly now.

"Hi everyone, I'm today's second reader, please take care of me."

Just when Li Xiaoqiang was thinking nonsense, another familiar voice interrupted Li Xiaoqiang's thinking. Li Xiaoqiang looked up and saw that it was Yukari Umezawa. Mei Ze, who had not seen her for many days, appeared in front of Li Xiaoqiang, she smiled like a flower, and she greeted Li Xiaoqiang.

When the game is coming. Mr. Sakata showed up at the door of the game room on time. Mr. Sakata has silver hair in a shawl and has the temperament of an artist. But when his thin body sat down in his seat. The atmosphere in the entire game room has changed.

"I now announce that this game will start ...... immediately" (To be continued......)