After a long time, Ta Ya Xingyang opened his mouth and said.
"Ogata, what do you think?"
Ogata Seiji glanced at his junior brother beside him, and he was obviously a little worried. Unexpectedly, Taya Yukihiro proposed it straightforwardly.
"Don't be afraid, just say it."
"The start was impeccable, like a professional chess player's approach, with a strong chess style and careful steps."
As he said this, Ogata seemed to be feeling emotional and added something as if he was amazed.
"Very impressive."
Hearing Ogata's comments, Tayashi unconsciously pursed his lips.
‘Mr. Ogata actually gave such an evaluation?’
'Is this young man from China really that strong?'
Thinking of this, Ryo Tayashi felt sad. He knew Mr. Ogata's chess skills very well. Although games against his father usually ended in failure, he could still beat his father in a few games occasionally.
To be recognized by Mr. Ogata, this young man is really, really strong!
'But...but...I won't give up!'
'One day, I will catch up with you!'
'Wait for me!'
All the changes in emotions on Ta Yanliang's face were seen by Ta Yan Xingyang. Seeing that his son had regained his fighting spirit, Ta Yan Xingyang nodded with satisfaction.
He is indeed my son!
Even if you face strong enemies, you are not afraid!
Knowing shame and then being brave is a rare and precious quality.
After recognizing his own heart, Tayaliang glanced at his father, his eyes full of expectation. The meaning was self-evident. He wanted to hear his father's evaluation of the Chinese boy with his own ears.
The father and son often played chess, and they had developed a tacit understanding for a long time. Although Ta Yaliang did not say it explicitly, Ta Yaliang Xingyang immediately saw Ta Yanaliang's doubts in his son's eyes.
"This young man is indeed very strong, but this game alone is not enough to judge his chess ability."
Taya Xingyang didn't say the rest, because he knew that Xiaoliang would definitely understand what he meant.
Why can't you tell based on this game of chess?
Because the player's strength is not enough, as the saying goes, when you meet an opponent in chess, you will meet a good talent. Only when each other's strength is at the same level can they display their respective levels and see each other's true strength clearly.
After saying this, Taya Xingyang paused for a few breaths and continued.
"Let's start reviewing it next."
"Yes!" X2
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"Xiao Liang, look here, although you handled this move very well, but look, if you play here, will the next chess game be completely different?"
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"And here, White's original intention was to guide you to take this move, but you didn't realize it. What did you think about it at the time?"
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"Here, here, and here. These moves are neither good nor bad. Good or bad means mediocre. If you play here, won't you have more ground in the corners?"
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Tick tock!
Tick tock!
Time passed slowly, the night gradually deepened, and the discussions in the room gradually died down.
"Well, that's it for today, Xiao Liang, think about this game carefully."
"Yes, father."
Tayashi nodded calmly. After analysis by his father and Mr. Ogata, he felt that his chess skills had improved further.
At the same time, he also felt more and more terrifying about the Chinese boy.
The more he got to know each other, the more he could feel the gap between the two parties. The other party was like a high wall in front of him, but he did not lose confidence because of this.
On the contrary, the stronger the opponent is, the more motivation he has in his heart!
He firmly believes that he will be able to climb this high wall one day!
If it doesn't work once, do it twice. If it doesn't work twice, do it three times. If it doesn't work three times, then keep going and keep fighting until you succeed!
"By the way, father, there is another child who came to the chess hall today, and he is also very strong."
"Um?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Taya Xingyang's eyes when he heard this. He had watched Xiaoliang grow up, and before today, he had never made similar comments to his peers.
Another child?
"That's it..."
Immediately, Taya Liang told everything about Shindo Hikari.
"Mr. Kawada?"
Hearing that another child had defeated Kawada, Taya Yuki couldn't help but look a little moved.
Zishui Go Salon is the property of the Taya family. Although it is only an inconspicuous one among many industries, Taya Xingyang will still take the time to go there when he has time.
Kawada is one of the regular visitors to the Go salon, and Taya Yukihiro once played instructional chess with him, so he was aware of Kawada's chess prowess.
Unexpectedly, Kawada actually lost to a boy who was similar to Xiao Liang?
Are all the kids today so awesome?
Or is Taya Xingyang falling behind?
In just one day, two young men of unknown strength appeared one after another.
"By the way, father, before leaving the chess hall, Miss Eri told me that the yellow-haired boy (referring to Shindo Hikaru) and the boy from China agreed to play chess at the chess hall at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon."
"Sunday?"
Taya Xingyang clasped his hands on his chest and murmured to himself in a low voice.
As the current No. 1 Go player in Country R and the holder of five titles, Taya Yukihiro has a full schedule on weekdays, especially on weekends. Except for competition days, he basically has no free time.
After reviewing the game that Xiaoliang lost, Taya Xingyang became even more curious about this Chinese boy he had never met before.
However, the schedule for Sunday afternoon was booked a month ago, and the organizer of this event is the R National Chess Academy. Even if he is the number one Go player in R country, he cannot shirk it.
"I'm going to the chess academy on Sunday. I probably won't be able to go to the chess hall. So, you can write down the chess score later and bring it back to me for a look."
"yes!"
"Sunday?"
On the other side, Ogata Seiji said with great interest.
"I'm free that day, Xiaoliang. Is the agreed time at two o'clock in the afternoon?"
"Um."
"Okay, I will go that day. By the way, do you want me to drive over to pick you up?"
Tayali shook his head. He has the kind of character that doesn't like to trouble others. Even if Ogata is his father's disciple and they have a good relationship, he doesn't want to.
Ogata obviously knew the character of his junior brother and did not insist on it.
"Okay, then let's make an appointment to make up at the chess hall."
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In a blink of an eye, the time came to Sunday.
'Xiaoguang! Xiaoguang! Let's go to the chess hall, okay?'
Looking at Zuo Wei who was jumping up and down anxiously, Shindo Hikaru stroked his forehead, and then pointed at the clock on the wall of the bedroom.
'Zuowei, can you be quiet for a while?'
'What time is it now?'
'It's only eight o'clock!'
'Today is the weekend, it's rare to sleep in. Please, can you let me sleep a little longer?'
After saying this, without waiting for Zuo Wei to respond, Shindo Hikaru pulled up the quilt, covered his head, and quickly fell asleep before the sleepiness in his mind dissipated.