I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 359 I want to play against a chess player like this!

Hands talking indoors.

"Won……"

Seeing the two black pieces fall on the chessboard, Yu Shao silently stared at the game. Although he won in the end, he felt no joy, and even felt somewhat complicated.

Before the game began, as he sat opposite Zhuang Weisheng, he felt as if he had returned to his past life, recalling the fierce battles he had fought against the world's best players in the chess championship.

In his past life, those games were hard-won, but every game was a good one. In the end, he won nineteen consecutive games, defeating all the top players and finally standing at the top!
But after the game was actually over, he realized...

This was not the match he had hoped for.

Although Zhuang Weisheng introduced a completely new variation of the Weisheng style, which was an improvement over the original Dafei style, it was still a method of breaking up the edges, a method abandoned by the times.

In other words, from that moment on, the board position had already subtly shifted in favor of White.

When he played the sharp top move, Zhuang Weisheng did not find the right response, and from that moment on, Black had no chance at all.

Although Zhuang Weisheng made a desperate attempt to lure him into the game, from his perspective, while it was dangerous for White to enter the game, even if he couldn't escape, he could still fight Black to the death in a local battle.

From a strategic perspective, White already has a significant advantage. Therefore, even if White and Black fight to a standstill in a local battle, White will ultimately win in the endgame.

In Yu Shao's view, although Zhuang Weisheng often made sharp and powerful moves in certain areas, requiring him to think carefully, the overall game was surprisingly calm and uneventful.

The moment the final move was played, the outcome of the game was no longer in doubt.

In a sense, the time that follows is invalid time, and there is no need to continue.

Is there really no need to continue?
Each move that follows is Zhuang Weisheng's way of launching a tragic, doomed, silent, and stubborn resistance against an era, using the pieces between his fingers.

He was a mortal who dared to try to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods with his mortal body!

Even though Yu Shao already knew that the victory was assured, he couldn't help but be moved by Zhuang Weisheng's every move in the face of death, and by the power that burst forth from the dead end.

Although he was certain of winning, he originally thought the game would end in the middle game, but he didn't expect that he would have to control the game until the endgame to decide the winner.

"Zhuang Weisheng, your reputation is well-deserved..."

Yu Shao lowered his eyes to look at the intricate chess game in front of him. Although his expression remained calm, there was a hint of disappointment and regret in his heart.

Ultimately, this was not a fair contest.

"He lost to more than just me."

"We were defeated by the times."

"It wasn't just me who beat him; the Go AI also did."

"I long for a fair fight against such an opponent."

"What will be the outcome of our battle then?"

At this moment, Zhuang Weisheng, who was opposite Yu Shao, finally turned his gaze away from the chessboard and slowly lowered his head towards Yu Shao.

Yu Shao also turned his gaze away from the chessboard, glanced at Zhuang Weisheng, and bowed in greeting.

The game is now completely over.

The room was quiet.

The two referees and the notary remained staring blankly at the chessboard until Zhuang Weisheng and Yu Shao reached out and began to gather the pieces, at which point they finally snapped out of their daze.

"It's completely over..."

Seeing that all the chess pieces on the board had been put back into the chess box, and the board was once again empty, as if the game had never happened, the three of them felt a little lost.

"This game of chess has finally come to an end."

"What awaits it is the next game of chess."

"And that game will determine who qualifies for the national champion challenge!"

Shortly after, Yu Shao closed the chess box lid, silently stood up, and prepared to turn and leave.

Just then, Zhuang Weisheng suddenly spoke up, calling out to Yu Shao: "Yu Shao, third rank."

Yu Shao paused slightly, stopped in his tracks, and looked at Zhuang Weisheng.

Zhuang Weisheng raised his head, looked at Yu Shao, and smiled, but there was a hint of regret in his smile: "How was it? Although you lost this game, it wasn't too bad, was it?"

Yu Shao nodded silently and said, "Of course, I was on tenterhooks the whole time I was playing this game."

"But we still lost."

Zhuang Weisheng smiled and said, "However, although I lost, I am extremely proud to have played such a game."

"Seeing a chess game, I feel proud and fortunate to be one of the players."

Zhuang Weisheng looked at Yu Shao and said slowly, "With a young Go player like you here, seeing such a game makes me feel that my choice of Go was worthwhile."

Upon hearing this, Yu Shao was stunned.

Zhuang Weisheng slowly stood up, his smile gradually fading: "I look forward to our next game."

Yu Shao looked at Zhuang Weisheng, and after a moment, his expression became more serious. He slowly nodded and said, "Me too. I look forward to our next match."

"That game of chess must be on top of this game of chess."

Watching the conversation between Yu Shao and Zhuang Weisheng, the two judges and the notarizer in the game room were filled with mixed emotions.

This game of chess brought them so much shock and emotion.

From the completely new variations that never occurred, to that sharp, pointed move, to the intricate mid-game struggle between the two sides, to White's ingenious way of breaking the deadlock after entering the game, and then to Black's astonishingly entangled battle...

Both sides presented them and the world with a brilliant game of chess that will be unforgettable for a lifetime!

Is the spire truly becoming an irresistible force? After all, a spire can't possibly be ignored!

Is it really true that in the future, even if the opponent moves to a higher position, they won't dare to use a corner position?!
Does this mean the way Go is played is going to change completely?!
This game almost overturned their understanding of Go, as if telling them that all the Go games they had played before were wrong!

This left them bewildered and shocked, and they are still immersed in the thrilling battle!

Even though the game was over, the sound of the pieces being placed still seemed to echo in their ears, still so awe-inspiring!
"This is Go..."

"Go has no end; it is a long and endless road, and all Go players are seekers!"

"The chessboard is so small, yet it can contain the total number of all atoms in the universe. Every move is the culmination of a player's life's work!"

"The day of transition between the old and the new, but perhaps, the day of transition is also the day when the new becomes the old and the old becomes the new?"

"All chess players are constantly learning from each other, moving forward, and exploring this never-ending path. No chess player is alone."

"Because if you want to continue on the path of Go, you must have someone to walk hand in hand with." "That person may not be a friend, but must be an evenly matched opponent. Without an evenly matched opponent, you will only stagnate!"

"Go is a game for two geniuses!"

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The game is over, but the whole world, and everyone who followed this game, is still in a state of shock and bewilderment.

"The most brilliant move was that sharp point, a move that all Go teachers would criticize as a tacky one. But in Yu Shao's hands, the three bad spots of the sharp point were transformed into a good move!"

"Indeed, it's absolutely shocking. It completely overturned my understanding of Go and exceeded my expectations. The point can't just be ignored. Does this mean we can't use the star point to approach the corner anymore? This is terrifying."

"No, if I had to say, the most thrilling part of the whole game was the battle in which Black set up the trap in the middle game, and White's way of breaking the trap was even more terrifying!"

"Didn't you mention the middle and late game? In the latter half of the game, facing White's attack, Black's entangled attacks and borrowed strength actually managed to bite off White's stones and fight them to the endgame!"

"It's such a pity, Zhuang Weisheng Tianyuan still lost."

"A new era is truly dawning! Point 33, Five-way Shoulder Charge, Collision with Small Eye, Demon Blade, Avalanche, Great Slope, Spike... He's practically a monster; perhaps he really is about to usher in a new era!"

The game sparked heated discussions online, with posts about it springing up like mushrooms after rain. Almost everyone who watched the game was expressing their emotions wildly.

In an apartment in Donghai City.

Jiang Changdong and Chu Jingfeng sat facing each other, separated by a chessboard, reviewing the game between Yu Shao and Zhuang Weisheng.

"What would happen if we turned here?"

Soon, Chu Jingfeng picked up another chess piece and placed it down. Looking at the chessboard, he frowned and asked.

Jiang Changdong reached into the chess box, intending to take out a chess piece, but he couldn't help but recall the game he had just played, thinking about every move Yu Shao made, and he could almost hear the sound of the pieces being placed.

In this state, it's impossible to calm down and properly review the situation.

Finally, Jiang Changdong let out a long sigh, pulled his hand out of the chess box, reached into his pocket, took out a cigarette case, took out a lighter, lit a cigarette, and silently stared at the chessboard in front of him.

Seeing this, Chu Jingfeng also fell silent.

After all, Yu Shao won this game against Zhuang Weisheng, and won it quite spectacularly.

As the current holder of the national team title, Jiang Changdong undoubtedly faces immense pressure.

Zhuang Weisheng's style of play is characterized by its solidity and power. He is good at slowly applying pressure and eventually defeating his opponent. Jiang Changdong, on the other hand, is skilled in the art of "slaying dragons" (a skill that allows one to capture a dragon). He plays with a seemingly casual but cunning and ruthless style, leaving no room for the opponent to breathe.

Jiang Changdong and Zhuang Weisheng have completely different playing styles and personalities. They are old rivals who have been competing for thirty years, from childhood to adulthood, and neither of them has gained much advantage.

Although Jiang Changdong wouldn't admit it, Chu Jingfeng knew very well that the player Jiang Changdong most respected in China was Zhuang Weisheng.

After all, acknowledging your opponent is, in a sense, equivalent to acknowledging yourself.

Now, Zhuang Weisheng has lost.

"Professor Jiang Changdong, do you think you could win this game if you were playing black?"

After a moment, Chu Jingfeng finally couldn't help but ask.

As soon as he said those words, Chu Jingfeng regretted it.

Based on his understanding of Jiang Changdong, he knew that upon hearing this, Jiang Changdong would definitely be very angry and would answer without hesitation that he would definitely win.

But to Chu Jingfeng's surprise, after he asked the question, Jiang Changdong remained silent, just sitting there staring at the chessboard, silently smoking.

"Professor Jiang Changdong?"

Chu Jingfeng asked again almost subconsciously.

Jiang Changdong remained silent for a moment, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, and finally answered, "I will lose."

The chess room suddenly became completely silent.

Chu Jingfeng stared at Jiang Changdong, speechless, almost unable to believe his ears, wondering if he was hallucinating.

"If I were playing black now, I would lose this game."

Jiang Changdong repeated himself: "We can't win."

Chu Jingfeng was speechless for a long time. Looking at Jiang Changdong opposite him, he felt that Jiang Changdong was a complete stranger for the first time. In his memory, Jiang Changdong was always an arrogant genius.

That's why, when he met Zhuang Weisheng, who was equally talented, he was not convinced at all, believing that he was no less than anyone else, and he has been competing with Zhuang Weisheng ever since.

How could the words "we can't win" possibly come out of Jiang Changdong's mouth?!
After all, this question is very easy to answer. Even if you lack confidence in yourself, you can say that if you were to play, the strategy would be completely different, and there would be no question of winning or losing!
However, Jiang Changdong did not.

He simply replied that he couldn't win.

"From that sharp top move, to the mid-game attack, and finally to the endgame, everything was beyond my expectations."

Jiang Changdong exhaled a smoke ring, a look of bewilderment on his face, and spoke again: "I wouldn't do it like that, I never even thought of doing it like that."

"Since he hasn't even thought about it, if it were me, I naturally wouldn't be able to say that I could beat him."

Chu Jingfeng was completely speechless, staring blankly at Jiang Changdong.

These words from Jiang Changdong were so exaggerated that Jiang Changdong couldn't believe them at all.

“He has already won the winners’ bracket title. All that’s left is the final main match. If he wins, he will qualify for the title match.”

Jiang Changdong paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "I hope he can get it."

Hearing this, Chu Jingfeng was completely stunned.

Since Jiang Changdong himself felt he couldn't win, why would he want Yu Shao to get the title challenge qualification?
"I want to play a game with him."

Jiang Changdong seemed to have forgotten that he was talking to Chu Jingfeng, and just wanted to vent his innermost thoughts all at once: "It has nothing to do with titles, nothing to do with age, nothing to do with anything else!"

"Simply because, as a chess player, I want to play against a player like that!"

Jiang Changdong finally reached into the chess box, picked out a chess piece, and placed it on the chessboard.

"Moreover, now is now, and later is later. We still have more than half a month before the National Team Challenge begins!"

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P.S.: I've noticed that many people completely misunderstand that the number of points won or lost has nothing to do with skill level... Let me explain: In Go, once the game is decided, to ensure victory, you should avoid overly aggressive variations. In other words, it doesn't matter how the opponent tries to catch up; the player with the advantage only needs to secure a half-point victory...

When Master played Go against humans, the outcome was often decided by a mere half-point. This was because Master had already calculated the endgame and could keep conceding when victory was assured. Sometimes, a difference of half a point was even greater than slaying a dragon...

(End of this chapter)