"I have the impression that Li Sang hasn't played in the first round for a long time, right? Participating in today's lottery ceremony, I don't know how to feel in my heart? ”

At the beginning of April 1994, the draw ceremony for the first round of the 7th Fujitsu Cup.

The so-called "flowers are similar every year, but people are different every year". But in today's world chess world, this sentence does not seem appropriate. The "flower" is still the flower, but the competitive "people" are still those people. The whole chess world presents a relatively stable state, and of course there are new players emerging every year, but only a few times. For example, like in later generations, two world series at the same time, the top 8 lineup or the top 4 lineup, basically there are no duplicates, which is unthinkable in this year.

Therefore, after many competitions, the draw of the first round of the competition like this may even be boring for the host, and the bad things that Li Xiaoqiang needs to participate in the first round of the competition can also be used by the host to talk about things.

But don't say it, except for the first time to participate in the "Fujitsu Cup" in the first round, Li Xiaoqiang really hasn't participated in other times, including other world series, Li Xiaoqiang participated as a seeded player. This year's Fujitsu Cup is the second time.

"My impression is that I actually hate the first round very much, so I have to work harder to be less in the first round in the future."

Li Xiaoqiang is now comfortable with this kind of scene, and on the surface, his words are a bit humorous. In fact, if you listen carefully, what he is talking about is nonsense without nutrition. The requirements for not participating in the first round are very low, as long as you can make it to the top 8 of the last competition. Such a low standard. I really don't know how to connect with "working harder". Of course, in such a public setting, "talking nonsense" itself is one of the things that must be done. The host himself may find it boring. Therefore, he did not continue to pester Li Xiaoqiang.

"Okay, then I'll wish you the best of luck in the next races......"

In the next draw ceremony, it seems that Li Xiaoqiang's luck is really good. The opponent he drew was Akirul, the South American bearded. Although he also had an upset in previous tournaments, he won against Japan's professional Kudan. But as the saying goes: one can't set foot on the same river twice. In the face of Li Xiaoqiang, who is super stable in "taking the hand", no one thinks that the bearded man will have many chances.

Of course. When the draw came out, Mr. Akirul also looked excited. He repeatedly emphasized that Li Xiaoqiang has always been one of the professional chess players he admires the most, and now he can have the opportunity to play against the "chessboard wizard". Especially the first to go, it was definitely a fantastic experience......

In the first round, in which the Chinese chess players signed well, Yu Bin encountered a Taipei player. Hua Xuemin drew a European player. This is the same as Li Xiaoqiang's situation. Basically, it can be regarded as a guaranteed promotion, plus Nie Whirlwind, who had a bye in the first round, and the chances of the 4 Chinese chess players entering the top 16 are very high.

The only one who can't say clearly is Ma Xiaofei, and his opponent in the first round is Xu Bong-so. Although according to normal analysis, Ma Xiaofei's strength should be slightly higher, but Xu Bongzhu is also one of South Korea's "Four Heavenly Kings", and Lao Xu's winning rate for Chinese chess players is inexplicably high, so there is still suspense about the outcome of this game of chess.

In fact. Most of the matches in the first round were strong and weak. Ma Xiaofei VS Xu Bongzhu This set is already the most evenly matched pair in the first round. It is the focus of the first round of the competition.

Except for this game. There was also a set of matches that caught the eye. That is Fujisawa Hideyuki vs. Li Shifo. In Japan, the Fujitsu Cup is also selected, and the fact that the old man can pass the selection even if he is in a slightly better health is very remarkable. Li Shifo is the same as Li Xiaoqiang this time, and he has to start from the first round, because in the last competition, he did not pass the domestic qualifiers at all.

After the draw ceremony, the tournament will start immediately on Day 2.

At more than 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Nie Whirlwind was paying attention to Ma Xiaofei's game, and when he saw Zhang Da reporter walking over, he asked casually:

"Why hasn't Xiaoqiang's game finished yet? Wasn't it at noon that his opponent's chess was no longer good? ”

"It's done early."

"Huh? So how do I see that he's still playing chess there? Looking at the two of them, it seems that they are quite serious. ”

Reporter Zhang Da smiled at Nie Whirlwind:

"The official game has been played early, 80 moves, Xiaoqiang will slay the dragon. However, his opponent is still not enjoyable, and he is pestering Xiaoqiang to play chess. I don't know if it's a 2-discs or a 3-disc. ”

"Oh? That's right. Nie Whirlwind laughed.

"Old Nie, how is Ma Xiao's plate?"

Hearing reporter Zhang Da mention Ma Xiaofei's plate, Nie Whirlwind put away his smile:

"It's a bit difficult, Ma Xiao went down from the beginning and is now messing around...... This Ma Xiao, according to his normal strength, can win against anyone now. Why does he always seem to play a little worse in the world competition......"

As Ma Xiaofei's main opponents in China, Nie Whirlwind and Li Xiaoqiang see Ma Xiaofei's strength most clearly. Now Ma Xiaofei, it is no longer a problem of "piercing the window paper". Like a chrysalis turning into a butterfly, he has passed the most painful stage, and everyone is waiting for the moment when he will bloom. But now it seems that Ma Xiaofei is still a little bit worse. Just a little! This thing, that's no longer a matter of ability and technology. This is a combination of factors such as competition adjustment, psychological preparation, and even personality issues.

At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the first round of matches was almost over. At this time, Li Xiaoqiang's "guidance chess" did not continue to play. He, Nie Xuanfeng and the others gathered in front of Ma Xiaofei's table. At this time, Ma Xiaofei's face was already pale.

Half-eye!

At this time, everyone can see clearly, after most of the pursuit, although Ma Xiaofei's situation was once expected, he finally fell, and it fell on this slightest gap. No one can feel good in the face of this outcome. Everyone looked at Ma Xiaofei as if they were watching his most painful transformation.

Seeing this scene, Li Xiaoqiang whispered to the little tail Umezawa Yukari beside him:

"See, this is the cruelty of the world of victory and defeat. So how can you blame me for suggesting that you go for reading. ”

Yukari Umezawa hung her head slightly, looking low and pleasing to her eyes.

"Hey."

Except for Ma Xiaofei's game, there were no surprises in the results of other matches against Chinese chess players. Yu Bin and Hua Xuemin both successfully defeated their opponents to enter the round of 16. Even so, the Chinese team has nothing to be happy about today's result. Because the Chinese side lost a strong general who won the championship.

Perhaps affected by Ma Xiaofei's emotions, when it came to the draw ceremony for the second round of the game that night, everyone's atmosphere was a little dignified.

Yu Bin was the first to take the stage, and when he unfolded the small note in his hand, he shook his head and smiled bitterly. Before he could speak, he even found Li Xiaoqiang in the crowd and blinked. Seeing Yu Bin's small action, Li Xiaoqiang immediately came to his senses, and at the same time felt a burst of amusement in his heart.

It's Cho Ji-hoon! Yu Bin must have drawn Zhao Zhixun again. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a strange move. Thinking of Yu Bin's "wish" before the game, I didn't expect things to be so wonderful. Yu Bin seems destined to be tempered in the hands of Zhao Zhixun. Whether it was in his previous life or in this life, he seemed destined to be unable to escape.

Next is Hua Xuemin on stage, and her opponent in the next round is Otake Hero. The second Japanese player to meet is a top performer.

Immediately afterwards, Nie Whirlwind was withdrawn by others, and his opponent was Mr. Lin Haifeng, who was beaten from the first round. The third Chinese chess player has met the super first-class.

Finally, Li Xiaoqiang came to the stage, he slowly unfolded the small note in his hand, and the scene was a sensation. It's Kobayashi Koji! Li Xiaoqiang's opponent in the next round is Mr. Koji Kobayashi, who has not been seen for a long time. The fourth Chinese chess player has met is super first-class.

"Li Sang is very strong, and his chess has a lot of unique features......"

Although Kobayashi Koji has been saying polite words on stage. Although a few years ago, Li Xiaoqiang won him once like a god. Although he has not been outstanding in the World Series, his results have not been impressive. But as the actual first person in the Japanese chess world. No one dares to think that drawing Kobayashi is a good lottery.

4 draws, 4 super first-class. In the second round, all the Chinese players played against Japan's super-first-class players. This is unique in previous competitions. In all fairness, with such a signing, it is possible that all Chinese chess players will be wiped out. Compared to the first round, the draw in this round can be said to be extremely unlucky. So it's no wonder that the whole venue was a sensation.

Seeing this situation, Li Xiaoqiang and Nie Whirlwind glanced at each other imperceptibly, and their expressions became solemn at the same time.

To carry the banner of the Chinese team, it seems that you will have to work hard from the second round of the game.

Compared with the Chinese team, the signing position of the South Korean team is quite good. Cao Yanzi vs. Yoshio Ishida, although Mr. Ishida was once brilliant, but now the two are put together, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a grade.

Last year's champion Yoo Chang-hyuk's opponent was Hiroshi Yamashiro. Although Mr. Yamashiro is also very strong, compared with Chinese chess players, Liu Changhe is obviously a good draw.

As for Xu Bong-su, he simply drew a Taipei chess player. To be fair, in the round of 16 that has just emerged, the Taipei chess player is the only fish belly. In Round 2, this should be the strongest and weakest pair.

The only Korean player who was slightly less lucky was Lee Seok-fo, who was up against Masao Kato. The last place in the Japanese team lineup is superb.

What will be the trend of the 7th Fujitsu Cup? The real battle starts now. (To be continued......)