Hikaru no Go: I taught you Go, and you made the Kisei cry?

And among these.

The most outstanding result was the "three-three" opening strategy pioneered by Wu Qingyuan.

At that time, Wu Qingyuan, who was only fifteen years old, challenged the "undefeated Meijin" Honinbo Shusai with the rank of first dan.

Seeing that Wu Qingyuan was young, the opponent instructed Wu Qingyuan to start with three sons.

Facing the strongest player of the time, Wu Qingyuan amazed the entire Japanese Go world with a 3-3 opening move.

That's why it's described as amazing.

Before Wu Qingyuan appeared, the move "point 3-3" was considered a "bad move" by the secular Go world and would never be adopted.

Even Honinbo Shusai once declared that if any disciple of his school dared to start with a "3-3" formation, he would be expelled from the school on the spot and never be allowed to join again!

It was under such pressure that the fledgling Wu Qingyuan, when facing Shusai himself...

personally!

With overwhelming strength, they slapped the face of the "undefeated celebrity".

In that match, Wu Qingyuan, a first-dan player, decisively defeated Honinbo Shusai with a four-and-a-half-point advantage.

From now on.

The "3-3" opening has not only been widely accepted by Go players, but has also become an extremely powerful opening pattern, forever standing on the monument of the history of world Go!

It is widely recognized as the strongest defensive formation.

Even in a normal game, the "3-3" opening is an extremely difficult move to deal with, let alone in a handicap game.

"However... isn't using the 3-3 point in a handicap game a bit too cunning...?"

Sai saw through Hikaru Shindo's thoughts and was somewhat unwilling for him to do so.

As a Go player who regards Go as his life, Sai prefers to play fair and square with his opponents. That way, even if he loses the game, he will not feel any regret.

on the contrary.

If you always think of taking shortcuts when faced with difficulties, then...

How can one overcome obstacles on the path of chess mastery?

but.

Sai did not tell Hikaru Shindo these thoughts.

In his view, everyone has the right to make their own choices.

Often, detours are a necessary trial for a top chess player.

On the path to the highest realm of chess, Xiaoguang will inevitably encounter all sorts of temptations and confusions.

I can't stay by his side forever, nor can I make decisions for him forever.

and so.

How will you choose your path in Go?

Sai silently turned his gaze to Hikaru Shindo, quietly waiting for his answer.

but.

Soon, Hikaru Shindo's lips curled up slightly.

Since it was Kato-sensei who suggested the handicap game, why should I go easy on him?

Furthermore, Hikaru Shindo was also curious about how Masao Kato would deal with the "3-3" opening, which is very difficult to deal with even in a normal game, in a handicap game!

Without further hesitation, Hikaru Shindo reached into the Go box and took out a Go piece.

Amidst the curious and expectant gazes of everyone, Hikaru Shindo gently placed the chess piece.

Hey!

The black chess piece fell diagonally below the white piece.

Seventeen columns and seventeen rows, dot 33!

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at the black stone at position 3-3 on the chessboard.

"The first move..."

Harada Ikegami's aging eyes widened in surprise, a look of astonishment crossing his face: "This is exactly what I expected..."

Harada Ikegami was at a loss for words.

He never expected that with just the first move—yes, just the first move in the game—Hikaru Shindo would give everyone such a huge surprise!

Akira Touya stared intently at the Go board, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. "Point...point 3-3?"

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in uproar!

"My God? That's a 3-3 point?" A student with relatively high chess skills couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief.

"Is this the way the Chess Saint of Qingyuan plays? But..."

"That requires the player to have a very strong ability to control the entire game!"

"This guy actually used the signature move of the Chess Saint Qingyuan! Who does he think he is? This is too much respect for the ancients!"

"With our skill level, wouldn't it be too slow to develop if we played the 3-3 point?"

"When facing a strong player like Mr. Kato, before the game can even be set up at the 3-3 point, he has already captured all the pieces on the board!"

"Isn't this just reckless beating?"

"Could it be that he gave up on himself when facing Kato, an eighth-dan player?"

No one expected that, in the very first move of the game, Hikaru Shindo would make a move that no one could have even dreamed of!

Do three!

His very first move was earth-shattering, shattering everyone's understanding of the game!

……

Fifty-two players achieve enlightenment before the battle! Two top-tier chess masters advance simultaneously.

Chishang Go Club.

Faced with Hikaru Shindo's "three-three" move, the boys watching the match all gasped in surprise.

Even Harada Ikegami couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed.

Only Kato Masao, standing high above the chessboard, gazed down at the board with an unchanging expression, revealing nothing of his thoughts.

The next moment, Kato Masao took another piece from the chess box and placed it on the chessboard!

Sixteen columns and fourteen rows, jump!

Seeing Kato Masao's response, Shindo Mitsushin calmed down, recalling the countermeasures Sai had taught him, and calmly placed his piece.

Hey.

Akira Touya bit his lower lip, staring at the Go board with a look of utter confusion in his eyes.

"San-san...why did Hikaru Shindo choose to do this?"

"The move '3-3' completely confines the player to a corner, offering ample defense but insufficient offense. Its development is almost entirely locked in that corner, making it difficult to extend outwards!"

"While occupying the 3-3 position does make it difficult for the white pieces to establish a foothold in the lower right corner, it leaves them completely helpless against the white pieces' outward expansion!"

Akira Touya stared intently at the chessboard.

At this moment, Kato Masao placed another piece, and Shindo Hikaru responded immediately.

"Hikaru Shindo surely understands this principle!"

What...is he thinking?

"You know, his opponents... are the six chess masters who are no less formidable than his father!"

The thoughts of the others were much the same as those of Akira Touya.

As the pieces were placed one by one, everyone held their breath, staring intently at the board, waiting for the game to unfold.

"What exactly... does he want to do?"

At that moment, in Hikaru Shindo's eyes, the nineteen lines of the Go board once again shimmered with starlight.

The stars twinkled, as if guiding Hikaru Shindo and giving him the answer to his next step.

Seventeen columns and nine rows, so long!

Hikaru Shindo quickly found the brightest spot on the board, reached into the box, picked up a piece, and placed it in the 17th column, 9th row!

The piece landed on the board, as if bursting forth with dazzling light!

"This……"

Upon seeing this move, Akira Touya stared wide-eyed in disbelief!

“Hikaru Shindo…”

Harada Ikegami couldn't help but lean forward, gently adjusting his reading glasses with his right hand, as if he wanted to see more clearly!

The expressions of the group of teenagers watching the battle also changed slightly.

At that moment, Akira Touya broke out in a cold sweat and finally blurted out the rest of his words: "Hikaru Shindo... he's started his attack!"

"So early?"

The others around them also started to stir again.

Everyone stared at the chessboard in astonishment and shock!

"This game has only just begun, yet it's already completely beyond my comprehension. This isn't the normal way to play chess, is it?!" someone asked, dumbfounded.

"So eager to launch an attack? Although it might be because of his opponent, Kato 8th Dan, and he wants to prove himself, this is way too early!"

"That's right, the layout is far from complete, no... let alone the layout, we're practically fighting alone right now, aren't we?"

"This is no feint attack; this is a real attempt at close combat, a true battle with the White Pawns!"