I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 332 Since Su was born, why was Yu born?

It's not just China.

Similar scenes are unfolding all over the world.

The concepts of "Great Avalanche" and "Demon Blade" have been proven invalid. Judging from the game in the National Masters Tournament, although the Great Diagonal still exists, once the thickness, thinness, lightness, and heaviness are all overturned, many variations of the Great Diagonal will inevitably disappear.

Even many professional Go players have participated in online discussions about the Big Diagonal, offering fresh perspectives and negating many of the complex variations of the Big Diagonal opening.

Therefore, many people online have started to have conflicting opinions.

Some say that since the large diagonal move can still be played, albeit in a simplified form, it remains a difficult joseki to solve in Go.

However, some argue that even if the Great Slant pattern can be played in certain situations, if the Great Slant pattern remains unchanged, is it still the Great Slant pattern? A Great Slant pattern that has lost its ominous reputation and power cannot be considered difficult to solve.

Some people are extremely certain that the three most difficult opening moves in Go have all disappeared, and the only one that can be considered difficult to solve now is the newly born Great Rainstorm!
As netizens from various countries discussed the matter, their impression of Yu Shao deepened.

As netizens from various countries chatted, they suddenly realized that this young man, who only became a professional chess player this year, is now known to everyone in the world.

Yes, although he has only been a professional Go player for a short time, the popularity of Yu Shao's name this year is unmatched by any other Go player.

Looking back on Yu Shao's experiences after becoming a professional Go player, everyone felt a sense of unease.

From the 3-3 point to the reconstruction of the worry-free corner, and then to the subversion of the three most difficult opening moves in Go, this is an unprecedented and unparalleled feat that is enough to make all Go players in the world bow down!
Now, Yu Shao has emerged from the numerous casualties of the National Go Championship qualifiers and finally made it into the title match main tournament, the highest stage for top Go players.

Everyone couldn't help but have unprecedented expectations for Yu Shao's performance on this stage.

Several days have passed since the National Go Championship qualifiers ended, but online discussions surrounding Yu Shao and the three most difficult opening moves in Go remain incredibly popular.

However, Yu Shao didn't care much about any of this.

After the national team competition ended, he finally got a long-awaited vacation.

There is still a full month before the start of the National Players Tournament. He will not have any matches during this month, so he can rest and recuperate to prepare for the title match a month later.

After Yu Shao rested at home for a few days, news broke that Su Yiming had made it into the main tournament of the Grand Chess Championship, which immediately sparked a great deal of discussion online.

No one was surprised by this news, after all, Su Yiming's chess skills were obvious to all, and he created the "Great Rainstorm" opening pattern, which was also an unprecedented and unparalleled feat.

Even today, the game between Su Yiming and Yu Shao in the Yingjiao Cup final, where Su Yiming pondered for more than an hour and finally unleashed an amazing calculation, calculating all the local variations and sacrificing a dragon to gain the initiative with overwhelming force, still deeply shocked everyone!
Now, both of them have entered the hall of fame of top chess players with an unstoppable momentum!

Because almost every game between the two is considered an art form, dazzling and captivating, everyone online is eagerly anticipating their next encounter.

The term "two outstanding figures in the chess world" has already emerged online regarding Yu Shao and Su Yiming.

And just like that, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Yu Shao originally thought he would rest until the start of the National Chess Tournament, but he didn't expect that after resting at home for half a month, the chess academy would call him.

"The battle of the young tigers?"

Yu Shao was somewhat surprised to hear what the staff member from the chess academy said on the other end of the phone.

"Uh? Yes."

On the other end of the phone, the staff member of the Go academy was also stunned for a moment. Suddenly realizing that Yu Shao did not come from a Go academy, he quickly explained: "Every major Go academy holds an annual Go academy competition, also known as the Young Tiger Battle."

"The battle of young tigers, as the name suggests, is a fight between young tigers."

“Every year, the Dojo Tournament produces many promising new talents. The five players with the best results in the annual tournament will be arranged to play against players who have entered the main tournament of various title matches.”

"Just making it into the main tournament of the title match means that they have become top players. These young tigers have a very high probability of becoming professional players if they can make it into the top five in the dojo competition."

"The match between the two will be very interesting, similar to the torch relay, which is also a way to take care of newcomers and encourage younger players. The professional ranking tournament is about to start again this year."

"The top five players in the Young Tiger Tournament should have been selected today, and the matches against the top players will be scheduled for the day after tomorrow."

The staff member said with a smile, "These aspiring young players all want to play a game with you, Yu Shao, a 2-dan player, without exception. So I wanted to ask you about your willingness to mentor these younger players."

Upon hearing the explanation from the chess academy staff, Yu Shao suddenly understood.

He had experienced many such competitions in his previous life. Sometimes, dojos would hold exchange matches with dojos from other countries. In this world, there would probably be even more of these competitions.

Young players aiming for professional rank not only undergo rigorous systematic training but also continuously participate in competitions within the dojo. As a result, they are usually much stronger than amateur players.

Therefore, there are very few examples in this world of amateur players who have successfully achieved professional status.

Yu Shao pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is it a game where we play each other first?"

"Haha, of course not, uh... it's a handicap game, giving away two pieces."

As the staff member was talking, he suddenly felt a little awkward. He suddenly remembered that Yu Shao wasn't even a professional Go player a year ago, but now he had to play a handicap game for these top young players aiming for professional status.

However, the staff member quickly adjusted his mindset and continued, "There is also a salary for participating in the Young Tiger Battle, but the salary will not be too high. I wonder if you, Yu Shao, 2nd Dan, have time to guide the newcomers."

Yu Shao pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is Su Yiming going?"

Upon hearing Yu Shao's words, the staff member paused for a moment, then immediately replied, "I haven't asked yet. I'm planning to ask Su Yiming, 2nd Dan, next. So, Yu Shao, 2nd Dan, would you like to go?"

"I'm OK."

Yu Shao readily agreed, then, after a moment's thought, added, "Su Yiming will definitely go."

On the other end of the phone, the staff member was clearly taken aback and asked, "How did you know?"

“I know him.”

Yu Shao smiled upon hearing this and said, "You'll know once you ask him; he'll definitely agree."

After hearing Yu Shao's words, the staff member said with some skepticism, "Okay, thank you, Second Master Yu Shao. I'll call and ask later."

"Okay, it's okay."

After Yu Shao finished speaking, he hung up the phone, feeling a surge of emotions.

He often played this kind of instructional game in his previous life, but this was the first time in this life. Now, suddenly receiving an invitation to play an instructional game, he felt... as if he had returned to his previous life.

Yu Shao shook his head, quickly composed himself, and continued watching the television screen.

The Honinbo tournament is being broadcast live on the television screen.

In this game, Higashiyama Kaoru 7-dan played black against Takeda Tose Tengen.

Both sides played a 3-3 variation in the lower left corner of the board, and then Takeda Tose played a small knight's move, suddenly creating the "Rainstorm" joseki and initiating a complex battle!
……

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Two days passed quickly, and the day for the Young Tigers Tournament to begin arrived.

Early that morning, Yu Shao got out of bed, dressed neatly, and left home. After having breakfast at a noodle shop near his home, he took a taxi to the Southern Chess Academy.

Not long after, the taxi stopped in front of the Southern Chess Academy. Yu Shao paid the fare and got out of the car when he saw Su Yiming get out of another taxi not far away.

"Good morning." Su Yiming also saw Yu Shao and took the initiative to greet him.

"morning."

Yu Shao smiled and said, "So you really did come to participate in the Young Tiger Battle."

Hearing this, Su Yiming was puzzled and looked up at Yu Shao.

Seeing this, Yu Shao smiled and explained, "The day before yesterday, a staff member from the chess academy called me about the Young Tiger Tournament. I said you would definitely agree, and sure enough, I saw you today."

Su Yiming looked at Yu Shao with some surprise and asked, "How do you know I will definitely agree?"

This question stumped Yu Shao. After thinking for a moment, Yu Shao said uncertainly, "I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling you will agree."

"how about you?"

As Su Yiming and Yu Shao walked towards the chess academy's main hall, Su asked Yu Shao, "Why are you participating?"

Yu Shao glanced at Su Yiming and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "I've come to see if there are any players with your talent in the next professional ranking tournament."

"What a coincidence."

Upon hearing this, Su Yiming smiled and said, "I think about the same thing. I also want to see if there are any chess players with similar talent to you."

As he spoke, Su Yiming suddenly paused, turned to look at Yu Shao, and asked, "So, do you hope it exists, or do you hope it doesn't?"

"Do we hope it exists, or do we hope it doesn't?"

Yu Shao smiled faintly and replied, "Your answer is my answer."

Upon hearing this answer, Su Yiming paused slightly, then smiled and said nothing more, walking into the chess academy hall with Yu Shao.

Meanwhile, in a chess academy, five teenagers were gathered together in a game room, chatting excitedly.

"I heard that Yu Shao and Su Yiming have both agreed to participate in the Young Tiger Battle!"

A slightly chubby boy of about fourteen years old excitedly rolled up his sleeves: "I might have a chance to play chess with Yu Shao! Watch how I utterly defeat him! With Yu Shao's blood, I will spread my fame!"

"Fan Tianhong, could you be any more childish?"

A thin boy wearing glasses pushed up his glasses and said, "Besides, this is a two-piece handicap game. Even if you win, there's nothing to brag about, is there?"

"So what if I win with a handicap? That's Yu Shao, the one who single-handedly defeated three difficult opening moves. He's the strongest young player. Can't I brag about winning with a handicap?"

Fan Tianhong was immediately displeased and said to the thin boy with glasses, "Feng Ruotao, he beat your idol Su Yiming several games!"

Feng Ruotao's expression suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant, and he immediately retorted, "Losing a few games doesn't mean anything?"

"You've been studying Yu Shao's chess style, not only his playing methods but also his overall style, but you've always lost to me, haven't you? Are you admitting that you can never beat me in your entire life?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Tianhong immediately glared and retorted, "Who said I can't beat you? We've only played a few games!"

"Now you're saying you only lost a few games?"

Feng Ruotao glanced coldly at Fan Tianhong and asked.

"But Yu Shao has completely destroyed three intractable fixed patterns!" Fan Tianhong glared at Feng Ruotao and said confidently, "That's something that can scare people to death!"

“But didn’t Su Yiming also predict a major rainstorm?” Feng Ruotao immediately retorted.

"Ha, I can't be bothered arguing with an idiot like you."

Fan Tianhong rolled his eyes and said, "There are arguments online that if Su Yiming was born, why was Yu born? It's obvious who is stronger between them. You think Su Yiming is stronger just because your playing style is similar to Su Yiming's. That's just being biased."

"Temporary success or failure doesn't prove anything!"

Feng Ruotao suddenly became anxious and said, "You studied Yu Shao's chess style, but you still haven't beaten me!"

"Are you crazy? We only played three games, and I lost all three to you, and you're still acting all high and mighty?" Fan Tianhong's face turned red, and he rolled up his sleeves, ready to fight.

Seeing that the two were about to fight, a burly young man immediately separated them and tried to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, what's there to argue about? What business is it of yours who's stronger?"

"That's right. Our most pressing task right now is to wait for the next professional ranking tournament to become professional players. We're not even professional players yet, so why are we worrying about the top players?"

Beside him, a fourteen-year-old boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes nodded in agreement.

Just then, the youngest of the five, a boy who looked about eleven or twelve years old and hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke up and asked, "Although the internet says, 'Since Su was born, why was Yu born...'"

"But, Su Yiming, do you really not want Yu Shao to appear?"

"Yu Shao, don't you want to see Su Yiming appear either?"

Upon hearing these two questions, the four people abruptly stopped their tugging and pushing, completely stunned.

Does Su Yiming really not want Yu Shao to appear?

Does Yu Shao also not want to see Su Yiming appear?

Although they were all older than the boy who asked the question, they were also stumped for a moment.

Just then, a middle-aged man in a suit walked into the game room with several media reporters carrying DSLR cameras.

Seeing this, the five aspiring young men finally snapped out of their daze and immediately called out to the middle-aged man, "Chairman Ma!"

Ma Zhengyu glanced at the five boys who were aiming for the next level, then nodded, placed the lottery box on the table, and said, "Well, since you're all here, let's draw lots first."

Whoever is drawn will be your opponent later.

Upon hearing this, the five boys aiming for the top rank immediately became more serious. They walked to the lottery box one after another, lined up, and prepared to draw their own slips of paper from the box.

"Yu Shao! Yu Shao! Yu Shao!"

Fan Tianhong was in first place. He stood in front of the fortune-telling box, silently chanting in his mind as he reached into the box and quickly pulled out his fortune slip.

Fan Tianhong took a deep breath and slowly opened the slip of paper.

"My opponent is..."

When Fan Tianhong saw the name on the signed paper, he was stunned: "Huh?"

The signature sheet clearly read: Su Yiming.

At this moment, Feng Ruotao, the second person to draw a lot, also drew his lot and opened it with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

But when he saw the name on the signed paper, his expression changed immediately.

The signature sheet clearly read: Yu Shao.

　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)