I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 409 The storm breaks out again
Yu Shao stood at the entrance of the chess academy's main hall, scanning the crowd inside.

Everyone who came into Yu Shao's sight felt a sudden tightness in their chest and unconsciously avoided his gaze.

A moment later, Yu Shao finally looked away, took a step, walked through the crowd, and headed towards the game room under everyone's gaze.

Only after watching Yu Shao's figure disappear from sight did the low-volume discussions resume in the chess academy's hall.

"They've all arrived..."

"The second round of the Twin Cup is about to begin."

"This game will determine whether Su Yiming can continue to hold onto the title he just won..."

After a few whispers and conversations, the hall fell silent again for no apparent reason.

"I'm going to the broadcast room."

Finally, Zheng Qin said something to Le Haoqiang beside him, then turned around and walked towards the chess academy's broadcasting room.

Seeing this, the others also realized what was happening and headed towards the broadcast room or the review room. On their way there, everyone's expressions were somewhat somber.

There are just too many chess players at the chess academy today. Even if there's more than one broadcast room and one review room, they'll probably be packed with people.

Everyone wants to witness this game firsthand.

……

……

Yu Shao quickly arrived at the game room, then gently pushed open the door, the antique-style wooden door creaking softly.

Inside the game room, the referees and recorders were all seated, and Su Yiming was already sitting upright at the chess table in the center of the room.

Yu Shao walked calmly into the game room, walked step by step to the opposite side of Su Yiming, then pulled out a chair and slowly sat down.

The two of them had already taken their seats beneath the calligraphy scrolls where they were discussing philosophy.
Seeing this, the music notator and the two judges standing by felt a sinking feeling in their hearts for some reason.

It has been over a year since the two first emerged in last year's ranking tournament, and now both have won titles and met at the top in this game room.

Previously, Su Yiming had never won a single game against Yu Shao, and in the first match of the Twin Cup, he suffered a crushing defeat. So, what about this next game that will determine who will win the Grand Master title?
In the previous game, Yu Shao's performance was so astonishing that it would make all chess players throughout history bow down. But does Su Yiming really have no chance at all?
they do not know.

All they knew was that today's battle was a clash between two unparalleled geniuses, and therefore, it was destined to be an earth-shattering spectacle!

All the answers will be revealed today!
Time passed by minute by minute.

The start time of the match is getting closer and closer.

Yu Shao and Su Yiming did not exchange any words from beginning to end; they simply sat quietly together, as if they were two strangers.

As the countdown to the start of the match drew closer, the two judges and the scorekeeper, along with the thousands of viewers watching on television, all held their breath.

at last.

About five minutes later, as the hour hand on his watch pointed to ten o'clock, the referee sitting in the middle stood up, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Time's up!"

"In this match, the game will be played with alternating black and white. In the previous game, Yu Shao played black and Su Yiming played white. In this game, the roles will be reversed, with Su Yiming playing black and Yu Shao playing white!"

"Black has a komi of 7.5 points, and both players have 3 hours of time remaining, plus 1 minute of overtime!"

"Contest--"

The referee paused for a moment, then finally spoke: "It begins!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yiming lowered his head first and said, "Please give me your guidance."

Yu Shao bowed in return, saying, "Please give me your guidance."

The game has begun!

Su Yiming lowered his eyes and looked at the empty chessboard in front of him. His gaze was clear and bright. At this moment, he couldn't help but recall what Yu Shao had said to him after the last game.

"Click."

He remained silent for a moment, then slowly reached out his hand. The moment his hand entered the chess box, the chess pieces collided with a crisp sound.

The next moment, the chess piece was placed on the board.

Hey!
Sixteen columns, four rows, stars!
The sound of the chess pieces falling onto the board seemed to resonate throughout the entire world.

Even those watching on television felt as if they could hear the sound of Su Yiming's first move, and see it played on the bamboo flute.

"here we go!"

Although only one move had been made, and it was just an ordinary star point, everyone's expressions were incredibly focused, even showing a hint of tension.

"A star has been acquired..."

Yu Shao silently watched the chessboard, then quickly picked up a piece and slowly placed it down.

Second move, four columns and four rows, star!

Su Yiming followed suit, picking up a chess piece and gently placing it down.

Seventeen columns and sixteen rows, small columns!
Yu Shao made his move again.

Sixteen columns and sixteen rows, stars!

The two players quickly made their first four moves, forming a board layout with a small star versus a double star, and then began to take turns placing stones.

Black plays a small knight's move; White plays a small knight's move; Black plays a low extension; White plays a split extension on the side...

The notary on the sidelines stared intently at the chessboard not far away, quickly recording every move made by both sides with the mouse, but his mood was inexplicably depressed.

This was clearly a life-or-death battle for the title, but at this moment, she couldn't sense any competitive spirit. Both sides remained calm and restrained.

Ironically, it was precisely because of this that she felt even more uneasy.

Because it shouldn't be like this.

The two should have been at each other's throats from the very beginning, displaying a confrontational stance of either one of them surviving or being killed!
The current tranquility, however, is more like—

On the boundless sea, a terrifying omen precedes the arrival of a howling storm!
Just then, Su Yiming placed a black piece again.

Hey!
Seventeen columns and fifteen rows, block!

"blocked."

Upon seeing Su Yiming place his piece, the female notary calmed herself down and immediately moved the mouse to record the move on the chess notation.

Yu Shao lowered his eyes and stared at the chessboard in front of him, lost in thought.

"Black's opening move was a continuous piece. Normally, Black would extend the piece to the eleventh line, but he extended it to the twelfth line."

"If I had followed the old approach and continued to retreat, the black stones below would probably not have been able to connect due to their different positions."

"If Black blocks the bottom again, I cut, and Black captures; if I extend, Black jumps. In this way, Black's efficiency in expanding the side is a bit too high..."

"Therefore, we must change in response to change."

With that thought in mind, Yu Shao finally picked up a chess piece and quickly placed it down! Thud!
Eighteen columns and sixteen rows, charge!

"They charged from the corner first?"

Upon seeing Yu Shao's move, the expressions of a group of professional Go players in the broadcast room changed drastically.

Here, Black chooses to play a connected move, and White's retreat is almost the standard answer. However, White's move is a turn around and creates a push in the corner.
However, soon everyone gradually realized the deeper meaning behind this move!

"I see. In Go, the slightest difference can lead to a huge difference. Before, when Black extended the side, it seemed like it was only one square to the left, but its coordination with the surrounding stones was different from before!"

Le Haoqiang stared intently at the television screen and said, "Retreating is certainly not bad, but in this situation, retreating only scores 99 points, while advancing scores 100 points!"

"Most people, including myself, out of habitual thinking, feel that retreating is a good move and naturally make that move! Retreating is indeed a good move, but we don't consider whether there is a better move!"

"But Yu Shao, you've considered it!"

The expressions of everyone in the debriefing room changed. Just from this one move, they could feel the gap between themselves and Yu Shao.

Indeed, because over the years, predecessors have already given the standard answer. In this board position, as long as Black extends along the side, no matter how Black extends, White's retreat is a very good move!
In most cases, Black would extend the move to the eleventh line, but this time it extended to the twelfth line. White did not follow the usual pattern, but instead took advantage of the situation and found a stronger move!
This breaks with conventional thinking, no longer relying on past experience, but instead finding the answers on your own!

It sounds simple, but how many chess players in the world can actually do it?
"Perhaps this is why Yu Shao has so many groundbreaking understandings of Go..." someone couldn't help but exclaim, completely convinced.

Meanwhile, inside the game room, seeing Yu Shao's move, Su Yiming showed no surprise, but his expression subtly turned colder.

"I know what he's trying to do..."

Looking at the chessboard, Su Yiming had already discerned the hidden message behind Yu Shao's move.

"Instead of retreating, White pushes forward in the corner, hoping I will respond. If White then retreats, the outcome will be completely different!"

"Playing the first move might indeed be the safest option."

"But I will not back down!"

Su Yiming's eyes changed, and he reached into the chess box again, picked out a chess piece, and placed it down with lightning speed!

Hey!
Seventeen columns and twelve rows, turn!

"They went straight for it, that's really tough!"

Upon seeing Su Yiming's move, the referee and recorder on the sidelines both widened their eyes slightly, finally feeling the intense tension between them!

Moreover, both sides were not one to make a move unless they were absolutely certain of it, and when they did, it was a deadly attack aimed at their own lives!
The chessboard, which was calm just moments ago, is now suddenly in turmoil!

There have only been about twenty moves so far, and both sides are laying out their positions for the whole game. White's attack is very aggressive, aiming directly at Black's weak points, while Black's safest move is naturally to reinforce the board.

However, Black refused to compromise at all and forcefully pushed forward, demanding that White make a statement!
So, how will White respond?
The next moment, Yu Shao placed his chess piece without hesitation, giving his answer!

Hey!
Fifteen columns, sixteen rows, let's eat!
"White is not giving up either!"

All three were shocked. Black refused to compromise, and White couldn't stand being wronged either. With this move, both sides were in a difficult position!
next second.

Faced with White's aggressive move, Su Yiming did not hesitate to grab a black piece and place it on the board!
Hey!
Sixteen columns and eighteen rows, two small flying routes!
Su Yiming raised his head and looked at Yu Shao opposite him, his eyes like swords!
"this--"

"This was specially prepared for you!"

Su Yiming's eyes seemed to speak volumes, shining brightly!

I hope I won't let you down!

……

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Northern Chess Academy, broadcast room.

"Directly use two small flying routes?"

Qin Lang, who was originally sitting in a chair setting up a chessboard, couldn't help but suddenly stand up from his chair when he saw this, his handsome face filled with deep disbelief!

"How can it not be erected here?!"

Not only Qin Lang, but everyone around was also dumbfounded, staring in astonishment at the black piece on the chessboard that had just been rained on!
"Shouldn't this place be considered 'standing' no matter what?"

Che Wenyu frowned, staring at the chessboard and moving the pieces around. He said, "The small knight's move here is too low. If White plays it first and seizes a large area, Black will be in a dilemma and will have no way to counter it."

"yes……"

"This move is a strong one that can be seen at a glance. Although White has ways to respond, Black also has countermeasures. Both sides will be engaged in a tough battle."

"But, is this Xiaofei on Route 2?"

The crowd stared at the chessboard, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.

Suddenly, Qin Lang looked at the chessboard and seemed to realize something, his expression changing abruptly.

"What if... what if Black tries to capture here?"

Qin Lang pointed to the area below the chessboard and asked.

Upon hearing this, everyone paused for a moment, then looked back at the chessboard and fell into thought.

"A capture? That's obviously not going to work. After White cuts, Black will—"

Someone immediately began to retort, but stopped abruptly halfway through their sentence.

Immediately afterward, among the people present, Che Wenyu's expression changed first, followed by the second, third, and fourth people...

"Due to the presence of the black stones that extend along the side, the threat of white cutting... can be handled lightly!"

Someone couldn't help but exclaim, "If White blocks, Black can still play and gain the initiative! Moreover, White needs to secure its corner, and its entire territory is completely blocked by Black, leaving its stones on the side extremely weak!!!"

At this moment, Che Wenyu stretched out his hand, moved the pieces on the chessboard, and arranged another variation. He licked his lips and said, "If White sees this and places a piece on the second line first, Black still has the option of a horizontal top!"

“Once Black pushes, White can only return to the corner to block, and in that case... the White stones at the top will be killed by Black!”

For a moment, everyone was horrified and speechless!

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Central Chess Academy, broadcast room.

"So handsome!"

A boy in his early teens stared excitedly at the television screen, his face still showing lingering shock, and shouted, "I knew it!"

"Su Yiming lost the last game, so he's definitely going to get his revenge in this one!"

"This move seized upon the most hidden victory on the board, revealing a surprise attack on White. It was a stroke of genius, absolutely brilliant!"

In the broadcast room, the other chess players seemed to hear the boy's voice at all; they were just staring intently at the television screen, their eyes seemingly glued to the screen, unable to move an inch!

　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)