"Brother Ichijo, I think you have played this game very well!
"It's just that maybe we Japanese chess players are not that good at fast chess! ”
At four o’clock in the afternoon on February 8th, Dongjiang Hotel.
Takuya Ichijo, who had just finished his country’s Nongshim Cup journey, returned to his lounge in a rather depressed manner. He met the consolation of his star of hope:
“After all...the Lei Qi opposite is indeed quite powerful.
"At least compared to the chess game between you and Lei Qi Jiudan last time, I feel that the game was much better!
"...
"Uh... Rei-chan.
< br>"Can we not mention the game of chess in the last session..."
Rao is now the number one person in Japan. His mentality has matured a lot compared to last year. The game of chess between Xin Bei and Lei Qi still felt a bit painful.
"Ah, yes, I'm sorry!"
Reflecting that he said something wrong, Kogamizaka quickly apologized:
"Then, brother Ichijo, let's go back early. You must be tired too. !”
“Not less than two days!”
Ichijo Takuya waved his hand and said:
"The other purpose of our coming this time has not been completed yet."
"Huh?"
Uesaka Rei couldn't help but wonder:
"But Grandpa Xiaolin Tell me, the main thing is to let me feel the atmosphere of the arena competition.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Ichijo Takuya sighed lightly, then smiled slightly and said:
“But this time the person you need to pay attention to is not me.”
…
…< br>
“Well… after watching this game, I feel that Lei Qi’s ninth level is in good shape!”
At the same time, Dai Ran was at home in Yuzhou, China.
Just after last night's comeback in today's Nongshim Cup match, Dai Ran, who was competing with Rui Zhao, heard a small cheer from the opposite side:
"Tomorrow he and Liu Jiudan should be in the same league. It’s very promising!”
Although the girl’s goal this time is mainly to defeat Liu Shixian, she must also take into account the fact that Lei Qi was eliminated early and had to go into battle early.
So yesterday and this afternoon, Rui Zhao did not find anyone to play a "welfare game", but chose to watch the chess replay.
"Well...it's not bad."
"Coach" Dai Ran agreed with this "little player" in a low voice.
In Dai Gong’s view, Lei Qi is indeed a very powerful chess player, fully worthy of being recognized as the “No. 1 player in the future” in the world of chess.
In the five world championships last year, Lei Qi won two runner-ups and two semi-finals. The probability of entering the semi-finals is the highest among all chess players this year.
If it is not just about championships, its overall strength and stability are undoubtedly higher than Xu Xiangheng, who won "one championship, one runner-up" and "one championship and one semi-final" last year.
It is not an exaggeration to say that they are among the top two in the world.
It’s just that...
There are differences between the top two today...
The task of the future number one person can be said to have suddenly increased...
Thinking of this, Dai Ran thought for a while and felt that he might still have to explain some things to his team members:
"...I just want to beat that Liu Shixian, I'm afraid it's not that simple."
"Eh?
"Dai Jiuduan, what do you mean..."
Rui heard that Zhao asked seriously, and Dai Ran thought about it for a while, and finally started a conversation:
“To be honest, Liu Shixian and I are old rivals.
"Having played so many games over the years, I can actually feel that his state in the Nongshim Cup is different from usual."
"Not the same?"
" Yes - he is definitely more serious in the Nongshim Cup than in most World Championships!
“He seems to enjoy the feeling of playing alone, so he is particularly good in the Nongshim Cup! Focus and enjoy.
“Last year, he defeated our entire team by himself. Except for Xiao Lei, the rest of the team picked up the dragon with hundreds of hands. His strength is terrifying, which is evident.
"Right now, although Xiao Lei is in good condition, it's quite difficult to beat him..." At this point, Dai Ran paused and suddenly turned to another topic:
"Rui Zhao, Do you really want to go to the Nongshim Cup?
“If you don’t want to go, I’ll fly to Dongjiang tomorrow for you. "
"...Huh? ”
Faced with this sudden proposal, Rui Zhao could be heard to be a little confused.
"Um, um, Dai Jiuduan, why did you suddenly say that?"
Dai Ran's slightly hoarse voice slowly spoke out:
"Rui Zhao, you entering this arena with a wild card is not as simple as playing chess.
"You know, in the past year or so, our results have not been very good, and public opinion in the circle is also very sensitive.
"As the saying goes... if virtue is not matched, there will be disaster.
"If you fail to win with a wild card, I'm afraid there will be criticism for a long time in the future. But winning chess... is not easy!
"Although Ni Jue has taught you his flying knife arsenal, don't think that you can beat Liu Shixian just because you have the advantage of a flying knife.
"Don't look at how many chess players he usually wins. There are not many of them, and it seems that you can win with a flying knife.
“But that’s just the appearance of his pursuit of a steady win.
"If you really rely on flying knives to gain an advantage, 'Liu Bu Shou' is not a wasted reputation - Ni Jue's game in the top 16 of the Sanshuang Cup illustrates the problem.
"As for you, although you may have reached the ninth-dan level in quick chess. But the gap between 9th dan is sometimes even bigger than that between 9th dan and middle and lower dans!
“Even if you bring a throwing knife, your chances of winning against Liu Shixian will not be higher than that of Xiao Lei.
“I think it’s hard to make yourself sticky for a chess game that has a high probability of not winning. There is no need to create such a big controversy.
"It's better for me to take the blame. I believe Liu Shixian won't say anything more."
"Ah...
"Dai Jiuduan, you are worried about this..."
After saying these words, Rui Zhao on the opposite side finally understood the situation.
But almost Without any hesitation, the girl gave her answer:
“But if it’s just this question, there’s no need to worry at all! I never pay much attention to what other people say!
"As for strength...
"Although, I am far behind Liu Jiuduan and Lei Qi Jiuduan now! But maybe I can perform exceptionally well just once! "
Hearing the little diva opposite answer so briskly, Dai Ran, who had always been a man of few words, couldn't help but remind him again:
"You... think about it again!
“Don’t look at it now, no one on the Internet seems to be paying attention to the substitute chess players for the time being, but that’s just because Xiao Lei helped you attract firepower at the opening ceremony the day before yesterday, and everyone is paying attention to tomorrow’s game. Chess.
"Once Xiao Lei loses tomorrow, you will immediately be at the forefront! Do you understand?!"
As he spoke, Dai Ran, who had a deep voice, couldn't help but become a little anxious.
To be honest, after getting in touch during this Spring Festival, Dai Gongzhi became more and more aware of Rui Zhao, a good friend and junior sister who had not had much contact with him before.
Smart, diligent, dedicated, and passionate about Go from the bottom of his heart.
Faced with such a girl, Dai Ran, who also has a strong sense of responsibility, naturally developed a protective heart. He felt that rather than letting such a promising Chinese Go player get trapped in the whirlpool of public opinion, it would be better to take the blame himself. Memorized.
But...
Rui Zhao's ideas are obviously different from his.
"Actually... I don't know what the Internet is saying now."
Lian Mai's Zhao Tianhou looked a little embarrassed:
"But I only know , many people around me are looking forward to this victory in the Nongshim Cup
"In half a month, I will be twenty years old, and I am no longer a child!
"And I am still a title holder, so naturally I can no longer hide behind my elders and senior brothers and sisters. .
“Although I may not be able to win Liu Jiuduan, since Chairman Shang and Senior Brother Ni think that I can give my strength a try, there is no reason for me to live up to their expectations!
” That one, Dai Jiuduan!
“Thank you for your guidance during this period! I have benefited a lot!
"Here...I'll go to the Dongjiang Hotel tomorrow to make final preparations!
"No matter whether Lei Qi 9th Dan can beat Liu 9th Dan tomorrow, I will always be prepared for everything! "
"..."
Seeing that Rui Zhaodu had mentioned this, Dai Ran stopped talking and said after a while:
"I understand...< br>
"Well, Rui Zhao, I wish you good luck."
"Yeah!"
After sending his last blessing, Dai Ran left Lianmai cleanly without being polite.
However, he who had just interrupted the call opened the document file and began to look at the white empty document page silently, as if he was thinking about something... (End of Chapter)