I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 401 Next, it’s my home court!
The official live stream room and studio for the Gemini Cup.

The professional Go players responsible for explaining this game were Zhu Huai'an and Zhang Dongchen, both title holders and the youngest title holders besides Yu Shao and Su Yiming.

At this moment, the two of them are discussing the follow-up variations of Black's attack.

“Yu Shao’s move was very tricky. If Su Yiming extends here, and Black attacks, it will threaten White’s cutting point, and White will seem to be in some trouble.”

Zhu Huai'an looked at the stock market, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dongchen nodded thoughtfully and said, "Black's attack is indeed troublesome, but Su Yiming also has a clever move to leverage the opponent's strength. How about he breaks away and clamps them here?"

"Should I take it off first and then clip it?"

Zhu Huai'an thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "That move is indeed good, but I'm worried that Yu Shao will choose to go all in."

"Pressure?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dongchen frowned slightly.

"Yes, press."

Zhu Huai'an let out a soft breath and said, "Doesn't this move seem a bit strange? Isn't Black on the defensive?"

"However, I have a feeling that if White plays elsewhere, Yu Shao will definitely make this move."

Zhu Huai'an stared intently at the chessboard and slowly said, "Observing Yu Shao's chess records, I found that Yu Shao's chess is actually very simple. He can always come up with very simple variations in very complex situations."

"Although Yu Shao's moves seem unstoppable, in reality, his moves are very deliberate. He slowly unleashes the power of each piece, develops his own style, and ultimately defeats his opponent with overwhelming force."

"Yu Shao often doesn't take the initiative to attack; he tends to complicate the situation. However, when it comes to offense, he is surprisingly composed. He always prepares other areas first."

"Of course, he likes to take the initiative... No, that's not quite accurate. He doesn't just attack; when he does attack, he's usually only when he's absolutely certain of success, and he kills with a single blow."

"Before that, he was just laying the groundwork, or rather, accumulating strength."

At this point, Zhu Huai'an paused, then said, "This is also what I think is Yu Shao's greatest strength."

Zhang Dongchen remained silent, knowing what Zhu Huai'an was referring to.

For almost all chess players, an opportunity should be seized immediately, and an opening should be seized to launch a fierce attack. However, Yu Shao is not like that.

Instead, he often acts weakly where most people think he should be strong, and suddenly becomes tough and starts to attack where he should be weak.

Perhaps those opportunities weren't really opportunities, and those gaps weren't really gaps, but few players dared to take the risk and let go of these fleeting chances.

After all, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected.

Even if those opportunities and gaps may not actually materialize, it is still possible to make a move.

However, Yu Shao turned a blind eye to this, and in some ways, his composure was so profound that it was chilling to think about.

To achieve this, one must have a comprehensive understanding of the entire game, grasp the overall structure of the board, and calculate all local variations, but—

This transcends human capabilities and is beyond human reach!

Just then, on the large screen behind the two, Su Yiming finally placed a chess piece.

Zhang Dongchen and Zhu Huai'an simultaneously turned their attention away from the stock market and looked up at the large screen.

Immediately afterward, the two of them froze in shock.

The two stared in shock at the large screen, at the white piece that had just been placed on the chessboard, as if they were witnessing something incredible.

They had been discussing the subsequent changes for a long time, but they hadn't considered that Su Yiming hadn't stepped out of that long reach!

But -

Seven columns and eleven rows, a giant flight!

……

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The white piece was placed on the chessboard under the watchful eyes of the entire world!
Although separated by a screen, the metallic sound of the chess pieces hitting the board seemed to echo throughout the world, deafeningly powerful!
Tokyo Go Association, broadcast room.

After seeing Su Yiming's move, the broadcast room fell into an astonishing silence.

Everyone stared blankly at the computer screen, their minds going completely blank for a moment.

Instantly, everyone in the broadcast studio seemed to be frozen in place, as if under a spell!
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, a young man swallowed hard, staring in shock at the television screen: "Here..."

"This……"

He was somewhat incoherent, still unable to believe his eyes despite what he was seeing, and exclaimed, "White has actually given away the huge territory that he had painstakingly built up!"

Not just him, everyone in the broadcast room stared at the television screen in disbelief, their hearts filled with turmoil.

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North and South Korea, Pyongyang.

A group of professional chess players were sitting around the chess table, analyzing the variations of the game. But after seeing Su Yiming's move, one of the young men couldn't help but stand up slightly!
"Black's position in the center is almost complete, and it's virtually impossible for White to venture further into the center!"

He stared wide-eyed at the television screen, his vision blurring: "This game should have been a contest of territory and influence, with both sides gaining something, and the game was still going to be a long one!"

"However, White actually sacrificed a huge territory in the corner, thus extending its reach into the central sky!"

From a rational point of view, such a value exchange is not a loss, because White gave up the side territory, but gained the potential for development in the center, and the territory and influence were balanced!
However, this move can be described as unreasonable!
Indeed, if White can make a move in the center, the territory on the side that was sacrificed will naturally be compensated.

However, the problem is that if White holds the edge, there is no risk, but if it abandons it, it is unknown how much development White can make in the center!

In this struggle over territory and influence, White unleashed an astonishing spirit, abandoning its side territory with overwhelming force, and actually... decided to compete with Black for supremacy in the Central Plains!

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Inside the game room.

Yu Shao looked at the chessboard, and at the black piece in the 17th row of the third column, which seemed to be shining with light, his expression became more serious.

He saw these changes along the way, but didn't delve into them, because even he didn't think Su Yiming would do such a thing!

However, Su Yiming still made this move!
The struggle between the field and the power has been instantly overturned, transforming into a contest between power!
After pondering for a moment, Yu Shao finally picked up a chess piece and placed it down.

Su Yiming followed closely behind, picked up a chess piece, and placed it on the chessboard!

Black and white pieces began to fall again.

Everyone was engrossed in the game, sweat beading on their faces.

The white stones, which would have had no chance of reaching the center, now invade the central territory that was originally controlled by black, using the sacrifice of stones as leverage to seize the initiative everywhere!
"After sacrificing a pawn, their momentum was unstoppable!"

Many people are already thirsty after reading this.

"Su Yiming is truly amazing. It's not just his fighting prowess in combat, but more importantly, his imagination!"

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

"Yu Shao seized control of the main arena, but Su Yiming also controlled the main arena. In this midfield battle, Su Yiming actually had a chance!"

Countless comments flew by, everyone marveling at the game and unwilling to look away.

The chessboard is the battlefield!
Yu Shao took the lead in establishing himself in the Central Plains and observing the overall situation.

Su Yiming, on the other hand, had only a few hundred elite troops left.

Although small in number, these hundreds of elite troops moved with incredible speed after abandoning their main base and sacrificing their own forces. They were a surprise force with a do-or-die mentality!
One side must win through conventional means, while the other side must win through unconventional tactics!

Although there are thousands of people, I will go!
Su Yiming stared silently at the chessboard, his face covered in sweat, yet each move he made remained remarkably calm. "I'm faster. Now, the white pieces are at a disadvantage in a direct confrontation with the black pieces. If he plays the interception at the 4th column, 12th row, I can play the 4th column, 11th row, and push back!"

"Although he occupies a large position, he is more concerned with urgent matters than with the overall situation. I have the ability to stir up trouble!"

"So."

"Eight columns and fourteen rows, sharp!"

Su Yiming picked up another chess piece and quickly placed it down!

Eight columns and fourteen rows, sharp!
In an instant, the game became tense and turbulent, with undercurrents of tension, and the white pieces finally revealed their true intentions!

"White has made a ruthless move!"

Seeing this, many people exclaimed: "Su Yiming is going to cut off Black's eye space and compress Black's external influence!"

"Yu Shao, how will you handle this?!"

What made them hold their breath and wait even longer was Yu Shao's response.

"The choice you make now is crucial!"

"Defense? Or a direct confrontation?"

A tense atmosphere permeated the entire internet, making everyone hold their breath!
Avoiding White's strong attack is one option, but if you do that, White will be too comfortable in the center. Even if Black captures all of White's dead stones, Black will inevitably be unwilling to accept defeat!

However, if a fight breaks out, the white stones after sacrificing a piece will be extremely powerful, and even the white stones in the center will be very weak. Black will waste too many moves on this area, which may not be worth the loss!

It seems that no matter which way we go, we're not satisfied!
"Are there any other ways?"

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

……

Yu Shao looked at the chessboard, finally picked up a piece, and placed it down again.

Snapped!
Twelve columns and eleven rows, break!
"it turns out."

In the southern United States, a ruddy-faced, overweight man stared at his computer screen and suddenly stood up!
"They actually abandoned their pawn here!"

The professional chess players from the French Chess Academy looked at the computer screen and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise!

Faced with the white pieces that had sacrificed their pieces and then launched a fierce attack, Yu Shao made a move that surprised everyone!

Break!
This means that Black has also sacrificed some pieces, sacrificing pieces to gain influence, highlighting a surprise attack on this group of White pieces, which is also a heroic act of cutting off one's own arm!
"You can respond like that?!"

Everyone stared intently, not wanting to miss a single move.

"They've abandoned their pawn!"

Su Yiming stared intently at the chessboard, his eyes resolute: "Then, we can only place it in the twelfth column and twelfth row! Jump!"

The battles on the chessboard are fierce and interconnected; a single move can have far-reaching consequences. When White sacrifices a piece to gain influence, White cannot afford to make even the slightest mistake. Here, Black sacrifices a piece, and White absolutely cannot afford to suffer a complete defeat!
Therefore, the only option is to maneuver!

"Move down!"

Upon seeing this, a middle-aged chess player from the Northern Chess Academy couldn't help but murmur, "That's a skillful move!"

"It's like watching a war."

Beside him, an elderly man with gray hair squinted, feeling the pressure emanating from the computer, and nodded solemnly.

"Su Yiming and Yu Shao are both like seasoned veterans, decisive and ruthless, not only towards their enemies but also towards themselves!"

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Russia.

"No, no!"

A tall man stubbed out his cigarette, staring at the computer screen, the reflection of the chess game gleaming in his glasses. His blue eyes, hidden behind the glasses, were focused and serious.

"Perhaps it's not just about maneuvering!"

"Su Yiming, you want more? Black's formation here looks solid, but there seems to be a hidden weakness!"

"Maneuvering here is not just killing two birds with one stone, it could be killing three!"

Soon, as more and more chess pieces appeared, the man's eyes lit up little by little, and in the end he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly!

"really!"

"White actually has designs on Black's large group of stones!"

"It's really—"

However, the next moment, seeing Yu Shao pick up the black piece and place it, the man's voice suddenly stopped!

"Black's stones have become lighter!"

The man could hardly believe his eyes. After re-examining the board, he finally realized what was happening, and a bead of cold sweat slowly rolled down his face!
"White's repeated lapses in positioning have resulted in local losses, making its shape weaker than Black's!"

"So! So Black underestimated his sacrifice! He completely ignored White's attack! Instead, he went to fight for the initiative. If White wanted to kill, then Black would give in!"

"However, White no longer dares to make a move!"

Thinking of this, he was completely stunned, staring blankly at the chessboard.

Time passed little by little.

The smoke of battle on the chessboard continued to rise, with both sides engaging in fierce competition. Every move was aimed at killing the other, and both sides were fighting in desperate situations. They seemed to be on the verge of collapse, but here they were both safe and sound!

This game of chess was so brilliant that it made one want to kneel down in awe!
"White has already begun to build up its shape in the center!"

"White made a huge sacrifice, but after so many moves, it's really going to carve out a place for itself in the center!"

"In this way, although White's shape in the center is not as good as Black's, White still has the option to use its dead stones, and Black also has concerns!"

"Judging from the score, the two sides are not far apart, but once it turns into a skirmish, it will be Su Yiming's home turf!"

"Does Black have any other options?"

Everyone was intently watching the game, constantly pondering and predicting what would happen next.

However, even after racking their brains, they could only come to the conclusion in the end—

seem……

There is no way!

Is the battle between the Black and White forces already a foregone conclusion?
Soon, after four moves, it was Su Yiming's turn to play.

Su Yiming stared silently at the chessboard in front of him, and finally reached into the chess box again to pick out a chess piece.

"ended."

The moment Su Yiming placed his chess piece, he looked up at Yu Shao opposite him.

"My white stones have already formed a shape in the center!"

"Next, it's my home court!"

"This game of chess has only just officially begun!"

On the chessboard—

Eight columns and fifteen rows, hang!
　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)