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Chapter 243 The Professor's Brilliant Performance

When Aldrin received Lin Ran's call, his first thought was, "Professor, should you call me first or Armstrong?"

To his disappointment, it was nothing more than a simple exchange of pleasantries.

Aldrin thought for a moment: the first moon landing was much more difficult, and this was only their second. It was important to America and the White House, but for the professor, it might just be an ordinary mission.

After hanging up the phone, Aldrin glanced at the newspaper; the American newspaper only had two topics.

One is the moon landing, and the other is the upcoming Christmas dinner for New York mathematicians.

Fun fact: The New York Mathematicians' Christmas Party is never held on Christmas Day.

Because when the event was first organized, the organizers, including Lin Ran and Harvey Cohen, thought that everyone should spend Christmas Day with their families, so they put the Christmas party on the day before Christmas.

Newspapers were filled with hype about the professor's upcoming battle against a top international chess player.

In terms of news coverage, the New York Christmas party generates far more buzz than the White House press conference.

"Robert James Fisher, the semi-retired chess champion at the time, said he would give the professor his first defeat."

"Robert James Fisher claims that the professor is a complete newcomer to the world of chess."

"Robert James Fisher believed that the professor was not a genius, but a monster packaged by the Jewish group."

Chess, in the present day, actually carries a bit of the Cold War characteristic.

Especially Robert James Fisher.

He is an American chess grandmaster and the 11th world chess champion.

He won his first championship at the age of 14, and it was the U.S. Championship, setting a record.

In 1964, he won with a score of 11-0, the only perfect score in the history of the tournament.

He had originally won the championship in Reykjavik, Iceland, defeating Soviet player Boris Spassky. This match, touted as a Cold War confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union, attracted more global attention than any chess tournament before or since.

Compared to Lin Ran, Robert James Fisher was also a legend, but he was a legend in the field of chess.

For the media, they need material, and they need a sufficiently representative figure.

Otherwise, if all eight of the top eight players have won championships, and everyone wants to make a fortune in fame, IBM will certainly give them a hefty appearance fee. If all eight are reported on, then there will be no focus.

The media needs a focal point, and in this year-end marketing campaign, Lin Ran is undoubtedly the positive character, but the villains also need a focal point.

Clearly, Robert James, who ranked first, was the focus of the media's attention, receiving more media attention than the other seven combined.

Following this year's New York Mathematicians' Dinner, IBM organized what is hailed as a miracle in human history at the Technology Ark: a match between professors and eight chess champions. Only by defeating these eight chess champions would Lin Ran be qualified to play against IBM's latest Deep Blue 2.0.

This event itself was highly newsworthy. In addition, IBM's media relations capabilities resulted in a large number of reporters arriving at the scene even though the Christmas holidays had already begun.

The area in front of the Technology Ark was also crowded with New Yorkers who came to see what was going on.

"It feels like there are just as many people at the entrance of the Technology Ark today as when we first came here," Anne and her husband Philip Dick remarked as they passed by the entrance.

As a renowned science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick has moved from rural California to the big city of New York.

This is similar to how French writers move to Paris after becoming famous, and Russian writers move to Moscow or St. Petersburg after becoming famous.

Philip K. Dick moved to New York not only because of its convenient lifestyle and ability to negotiate collaborations with publishers, but also because it offered him enough cyberpunk to inspire him.

In rural California, the inspiration from divination is too limited to support his creative needs.

“Yes, that’s the professor’s influence.” Philip K. Dick nodded in agreement.

Anne continued, "Jenny is so kind. If she hadn't given us the invitations, we would have had to stand outside like these citizens and watch the professors and chess masters play."

This match is semi-public; only those who have received an invitation can enter and watch.

Therefore, apart from the mathematicians attending the New York Mathematicians Congress, there were very few tickets left.

Jenny only gave them two tickets, so Philip K. Dick didn't bring his daughter along.

"Of course, I have absolute faith in the professor. Although Fisher is a chess champion and has the reputation of being a child prodigy, he is an absolute genius. But the professor has clearly surpassed the category of genius, hasn't he!"

The professor is unparalleled in areas requiring deep thought, just as I am unparalleled in guiding America towards a greater future.

"Oh, of course. If the professor were to run for president, I would not hesitate to become his running mate and would be willing to assist him. If the professor wanted to learn how to become the president of America, I believe he could do it very well, better than anyone else. But unfortunately, the current rules do not allow it."

This is where Lyndon Johnson's stupidity lies. If I were elected president, my first priority would be to push for changes to the rules regarding presidential candidacy. I would serve eight years as president and then let the professor serve another eight years.

Together we will create a great Rome like never before!

"Let us lead America to greater heights!"

While they were queuing at the entrance, Fred, who was standing next to them, was being interviewed by reporters. He was holding the hands of his two sons, one of whom was frowning, while the other looked thoughtful.

Besides reporters, a group of people were also surrounding them, listening with rapt attention.

Clearly, Fred, as Lin Ran's "close friend," a newly elected New York State Assemblyman (in the 1966 Senate election), and a rising star within the Elephant Party, would naturally receive an invitation to this event called "Witnessing the Pinnacle of Human Wisdom."

Of course, Lyndon Johnson would not invite Fred to the celebratory dinner he hosted at the White House on the same day.

Lyndon Johnson disliked Fred like he disliked dog poop, wishing he could stay as far away from him as possible.

“I can’t believe there are supporters of this kind of person in New York,” Anne whispered to her husband.

Philip Dick shook his head: "In Washington, Fred is rotten to the core."

A blatant scoundrel like him is a rare breed.

Anne smiled, then after a moment she asked, "And what about the professor?"

Philip Dick first said, "Professors are another species."

“In Washington, the professor is like a robot that has intruded into the human world,” Philip K. Dick added, before falling silent on why he thought so.

Inside the Technology Ark, some of the audience members who had already received invitations took their seats one after another.

The start time is 7:30.

Meanwhile, all the chess players had already arrived.

(Rankings of players in the 1966 U.S. Chess Championship)

Some media outlets were interviewing the chess players in small groups.

Fisher was surrounded by the most reporters, a total of five, while the others only had one or two.

"Fischer, could you elaborate on your views on the professor?" the reporters pressed, eager to get more bombshell questions out of the media.

“Of course, I still hold the same view: the professor isn’t as genius as advertised; he’s a monster packaged by the Jewish group,” Fisher said.
"What do you mean specifically?"

Fisher continued, "I mean, many of his achievements, which came from other researchers, were ultimately attributed to him, including NASA's moon landing. President Johnson said it well, that it was the work of tens of thousands of NASA engineers, but in the media, it was portrayed as the professor's achievement alone."

He was packaged by a Jewish group; they promoted the professor in every way, from his research to media hype.

The reason I accepted IBM's invitation was to expose the professor's pretense!

Fisher was Jewish, or at least of Jewish descent.

However, he made many anti-Semitic remarks, including denying the Holocaust.

Such remarks even appeared in his public statements.

He publicly denied the Holocaust, calling the Amerikan “a farce controlled by filthy, hook-nosed, circumcised Jewish bastards.”

It's hard to judge whether Fisher was a genius or a madman. He even wrote in his notebook: "December 13, 1999, is the day to start killing Jews at will."

After 9/11, he said he appreciated the action, and no one understood that the American and Israeli people had been slaughtering Palestineians for years.

In those days, he was undoubtedly a heretic, and he was considered mentally ill.

We should have been more open back then. If Amerikan had dared to make those kinds of public statements again in 2020, it wouldn't have been as simple as being expelled from the Chess Federation.

However, the revenge from the squid, though late, came nonetheless. After their deaths, they were exhumed from the cemetery by Icelandic authorities under the pretext of DNA testing, making it difficult to believe that it was unrelated to Jewish retaliation.

“I’m sorry, Fisher, but we certainly hope it’s true, because if what you’re saying is true, it would be a scandal of the century, unprecedented news.”

"But even if you beat the professor in chess, you probably can't prove that," the reporter corrected.

"My actions are a spark that will ignite a wave of skepticism towards the professor."

My suspicions about the professor started with me.

"The professor is undoubtedly a product of a Jewish conspiracy, a massive tentacle used to deeply manipulate the American government!" Fisher whispered. Another reporter asked, "If what you say is true, why doesn't the Jewish group promote their own people, but instead promotes a Chinese person?"

Fisher shook his head: "That's where the Jewish groups are clever. Packaging Jewish people will be noticed, but packaging Chinese people is much more discreet."

The reporters looked at each other in bewilderment after hearing this.

Because frankly, they find it hard to imagine that researchers would hand over such achievements as the twin prime conjecture and Goldbach's conjecture to others just for the sake of a so-called conspiracy.

One reporter couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are those researchers really willing to give their research results to professors?"

Fisher said, "I've thought about this issue too. I suspect that those were the work of Jewish scientists in Germany during World War II, and the results of German scientists, which were obtained by Jews in America and then provided to professors."

The original mathematicians had already lost their lives in World War II.

The reporters felt this was a bit too conspiratorial, but the discord between Fisher and Lin Ran at least gave them some reassurance.

This game was at least not pre-planned.

Yes, the reporters had some guesses, fearing it was a show arranged by IBM, where everyone had to lose to Lin Ran, adding another glimmer of light to Lin Ran's aura.

If that's the case, then it's incredibly boring.

Fortunately, the presence of a chess champion like Fisher dispelled everyone's speculations.

Of course, if Fisher were an actor, his acting would be far too good, portraying a paranoid conspiracy theorist with remarkable realism.

The preparation time has arrived, and the eight chess players have taken their seats.

Just as Lin Ran predicted last year, it won't be a series of matches, but a one-on-eight battle.

The audience members present began to gasp in surprise.

"See? The professor's going to pull off another miracle tonight," Fred whispered to his two sons. "Next time, your Uncle Lin will play a game of chess with you as a coach."

After everyone was seated, the lights in the hall suddenly went out, and spotlights shone on the chessboard.

Lin Ran slowly emerged from the center of the eight chessboards.

This is a specially arranged stage effect.

As a technological ark converted from a former Broadway opera house, it is convenient in this respect, requiring little adjustment as it naturally possesses such a device.

When Lin Ran appeared, the audience erupted in thunderous applause, making it seem like a massive army despite there were only about 500 people present.

After all, most of the people who came were mathematicians, and they had all witnessed the miracles Lin Ran had created.

Lin Ran stood in the center, hands in his pockets, and slowly began to speak: "Everyone, thank you for accepting my challenge. I hope today's game will become an unforgettable memory."

The players either smiled or looked displeased; after all, a one-against-eight situation was somewhat disrespectful.

There are also those like Fisher, who are obsessed with finding a way to deliver a fatal blow to what they believe to be a Jewish plan, their eyes gleaming with delight.

Robert Byrne, ranked eighth, made the first move.

Lin Ran didn't hesitate to push a white pawn to e4, a standard opening.

Bourne narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and responded to the defense of Esisis.

The two players went back and forth, their moves fraught with danger on the chessboard.

Lin Ran's steps were light and quick, as if he were performing an elegant dance, with each step precise and flawless.

Douglas broke out in a cold sweat and finally, on his 28th step, sighed as he pushed the king over.

Second is Anthony Sadie, ranked seventh. The order is reversed, with the later the ranking, the earlier the start.

Anthony Sadie went all out from the start, attempting to disrupt Lin Ran's rhythm with an aggressive attack. He unleashed a series of fierce offensives, muttering to himself, "Let's see how you handle this!"

Lin Ran is least afraid of this kind of attack, which dismantles the opponent's offensive step by step. With just one precise counterattack, the opponent's defense will collapse instantly.

Step 22: Anthony gritted his teeth and admitted defeat, slamming his fist on the table.

The third game was played by William Addison.

William's defense was impregnable, like a silent fortress.

Lin Ran did not rush to attack, but patiently moved around, looking for weaknesses.

Until the 25th step, Lin Ran suddenly pushed a car forward, coordinating with the bishop to create a decisive goal.

William was stunned for a moment before whispering, "I accept my defeat wholeheartedly."

The fourth game was Arthur Bisgil.

Arthur takes an unexpected approach by starting with an unconventional strategy.

Lin Ran had already seen through everything. This trick was suicidal in the face of the chess style trained by AI.
A slight smile played on his lips as he swiftly adjusted his strategy. On his 23rd move, he used an inconspicuous pawn to lock down the opponent's king. Arthur muttered, "How is this possible?"

James Sherwin, the fifth player, is a student at Columbia Law School and a lawyer qualified to practice law in New York State and the Supreme Court. Before the match began, he saluted Lin Ran in the guise of a Coast Guard member and said, "Professor, nice to meet you."

James Sherwin naturally wanted to win; defeating the professor would be an unimaginable boost to his legal career.

But it was precisely because he was a graduate of Columbia University that he knew just how twisted the professor really was.

James tried to disrupt Lin Ran with complex tactics, thinking that Lin Ran might expose a weakness in his one-against-eight situation.

Lin Ran, however, was like a precise machine, anticipating every move with foresight.

In his 27th move, he gently pushed the Cavaliers, and James' defense crumbled. He shook his head helplessly: "The professor is indeed the professor."

The sixth character is Par Charles, who dug trenches in Hungary during World War II. Later, in 52, he fled from Hungary to the American Embassy in West Berlin, but unfortunately, the Moscow side was led by a tough and ruthless figure.

Nikita would let him go, but this guy wouldn't. He was imprisoned for a full 16 months, only being released after the Iron Man's death. Later, he found an opportunity to escape to America.

Pal displayed his creativity, with his moves seemingly boundless and unconventional. However, Lin Ran's calculation ability was unmatched; he quickly cracked his opponent's tricks and forced him to resign on the 19th move.

Parr gave a wry smile: "I thought I could hold out a little longer."

The seventh game was played by Larry Evans.

He watched helplessly as his six peers fell one after another. He didn't think he was that much better than them, and he had originally wanted to drag the game to a draw.

Lin Ran suddenly changed his move on the 30th step, launching an unexpected attack that caught Larry off guard.

He stared at the chessboard for a long time, then sighed, "I lost."

Lin Ran turned from the remaining Fisher chessboard to look at Larry and nodded in greeting.

With seven top players suffering consecutive defeats, the atmosphere in the arena reached its peak.

All eyes were on the eighth chessboard.

Fisher was also the last hope.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as he watched his colleagues fall one by one. The pressure in his heart felt like a mountain. He thought, "No, isn't the professor a product of the Jewish group? Can humans really be this twisted?"
Or were the other seven chess players bribed by IBM?

"I can't afford to lose too badly," Fisher thought, deciding to adopt a conservative strategy and strive for a draw to salvage some face for the chess world.

He moved the chess pieces very carefully, each move like walking on a tightrope, afraid of making a mistake.

In step 34, Fisher finally couldn't resist and risked pushing the Queen forward, attempting to threaten King Lin Ran.

However, Lin Ran simply moved one of the knights slightly and whispered, "General."

The knights, like assassins, precisely threatened Fisher's king and chariot.

Fisher's face turned pale instantly. He frantically scanned the chessboard, trying to find a glimmer of hope, but the situation was beyond saving.

He was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I admit defeat."

After saying this, he weakly pushed his king down, thinking, "Could it be that I've also been bribed by IBM? My Jewish blood has been bought off, but I didn't expect it myself?"

Could it be that for any human with Jewish blood, the part associated with that Jewish blood could be bribed?

"No, if that's the case, then the Jewish group is far too terrifying! I need to confirm this as soon as possible."

With the king gone, Fisher's mind was no longer on the chessboard; it was filled with Jewish intrigue.

Lin Ran walked to the front of the audience, bowed in thanks, and the cheers and applause from the audience seemed to be about to lift the ceiling of the Technology Ark.

(End of this chapter)