In August, whether in the chess academy or in the eyes of chess fans, Chihara Hiroshi participated in the competition like he had taken stimulants.

Moreover, the competitions he participated in were obviously deliberately selected and all have one characteristic:

The schedule is very short!

Because of this, this month, Hiroshi Chihara's event schedule is very intensive and there are competitions almost every day.

"I lost."

The opponent opposite the board lowered his head in remorse.

Hiroshi Chihara nodded and said:

"For your advice."

As he said that, he stood up, sorted out his own things, and walked out the door.

At this time, he noticed a man walking towards him and recognized the other person's identity—

He is Sakai Takanomi's secretary.

"Teacher Chihara, Director Sakai asked you to go to the office."

Hearing the invitation, Hiroshi Chihara was not surprised and followed him and said:

"What's the matter?"

The secretary shook his head, but his face was hesitant, and after a second he still said a message:

"Chairman Kikuta once called, which may be related to this matter."

Hiroshi Chihara nodded.

Speaking of which, he has never met the chairman of the Japan Chess Academy several times, and both sides are not familiar with each other.

If the other party really looked for him, he wouldn't even think of the reason for it in a while.

After two more floors, the two arrived at their destination.

Dongdongdongdongdong.

"Come in."

The voice of Takayuki Sakai was heard inside.

Opening the door, the secretary said:

"Director, Teacher Chihara is here-"

However, he immediately saw another person sitting in the office.

"Chairman Kikuta!" He hurriedly greeted.

Hiroshi Chihara followed behind him.

Because I had psychological expectations, I was not surprised by the appearance of Kikuda Toru.

He greeted Takayuki Sakai first before looking at the chairman and said politely:

"Good noon, Chairman."

Kikuda Toru is not tall, but his eyebrows are thick and his face is firm, which makes people dare not look down on him.

He respected any chess player who could bring huge income to the chess academy, so he stood up and responded:

"Mr. Chihara, good afternoon."

The other party's name for him surprised him:

Due to age, except for those who are familiar with him, there are some chess players with more advanced qualifications, either "Qianyuan Chu Duan" or "Qianyuan Chess Player". Few people would put their composure and call him "Teacher".

What's more, he is the president of the Japan Chess Academy.

The people in the office didn't know what he was thinking.

Sakai Takayuki ordered.

The secretary walked out and brought the door.

Sakai Takanobu poured him a glass of water and explained:

"It was not me who looked for you, but Chairman Kikuta."

Then, Chihara Hiroshi looked at the other party and asked:

"Chairman, is there anything you are asking me for?"

Kikuda Tsuki did not answer directly, but asked about his morning match.

Hiroshi Chihara was not in a hurry and answered one by one.

Kikuda Toru sighed and said:

"There is probably no suspense in this year's new champion knockout round."

Hiroshi Chihara did not answer the conversation.

Although he thought so, he couldn't say it out.

At this time, Kikuda Toru raised his head and his tone became a little solemn:

"Teacher Chihara, although it is the personal freedom of the chess player to register for which game, as a chess academy, I hope you can spare some time."

Hiroshi Chihara did not ask the reason immediately, but said:

"Chairman, don't call me 'teacher', it's a bit strange..."

An old man in his sixties called him a "teacher", which made him extremely uncomfortable.

Kikuda Tsuki obviously didn't expect the other party to say something, but he reacted in a flash, laughed and said:

"Although I am the director of the Japan Chess Academy, my Go rank is only at amateur level. For you professional chess players, especially those of your level, it is reasonable to call them "teachers".

However, Takayuki Sakai, who was standing by, helped to say:

"Chairman, don't make things difficult for Qianyuan, otherwise you can call me the same as me."

Seeing Chihara's attitude firm, Kikuda Toru changed his words in the end.

"So, you just said that I had time free, is there anything wrong?"

Hiroshi Chihara returned to the topic just now.

Kikuda Tetsu looked at him and said:

"Chenhara...jun, since you entered the section, you have participated in a big hand match. Should you also resume the big hand match?"

Chihara Hiroshi frowned:

He has always avoided his attitude towards big hands, and there is no question of boycotting.

But he really doesn't like that game of 2,000 yen.

If you have this time, participate in a few more professional events. Isn’t it worth a match fee of 5,000 or 10,000 yuan?

"Will there be any problems if you don't participate in the big hand combination?"

He didn't know much about this, so if there were any consequences, he didn't mind thinking about it every month.

However, the other party's denial made him completely relieved.

So, Hiroshi Chihara spread his hands and said helplessly:

"Chairman, it's not that I don't want to participate in the big fight, but that I have competitions almost every day, and I really can't take time."

The other two complained in their hearts:

Aren't you all signed up for these competitions?

They all knew that this was just an excuse that the other party did not want to regain their big hand.

Takano Sakai said:

"Chenghara, on this point, the Chairman is right. Indeed, you can't stop for a long time. You are only in the first stage now. Do you never plan to advance to the level in your life?"

Hiroshi Chihara really thought so, but he has never been so exaggerated for a lifetime. At least this year, he has no idea of ​​upgrading.

In other words, for him, the rank is just his entry threshold for participating in professional competitions, as long as it is enough.

Seeing that he was unquestionable, the two old men looked at each other and didn't know what to say.

Kikuda Tsuki coughed gently and said:

"Chenghara, the Fujitsu Cup trial is about to begin, do you know?"

Chihara Hiroshi said "yes" and said:

“I’m planning to sign up.”

At present, except for the events being planned, there are only three international competitions in the world chess world, namely the Yingshi Cup, the Toyo Securities Cup, and the Fujitsu Cup.

And Japan's Fujitsu Cup, each country has a certain number of places:

The Chinese Chess Academy decides to participate in the chess player according to the results ranking;

The Korean Chess Academy is half-assigned and half-selected;

Japan's two major chess academies adopt a completely selection system, and as long as they can pass, they can be qualified for the competition.

Kikuda Tsuki's eyes lit up, he thought for a moment before saying:

"Kun Chihara, with your chess skills, you will definitely be qualified. In fact, the chess institute also hopes that you can participate in this year's Fujitsu Cup, but..."

One minute later, Chihara Hiroshi understood:
Chapter completed!