Chapter 109 The Sharpest Spear and the Strongest Shield
"Qin Hao, do you have anything to say to those chess players who have not won the title of professional chess player?"
"It is said that you are the big devil of this session, and you are also the only chess player to win the championship with a complete victory record in the past 20 years. What do you think?"
After the game, Qin Hao was surrounded by a group of reporters. No wonder the reporters were so enthusiastic. The last person to win the championship with a complete victory record was Yu Xiaoyang. At this time, he was already recognized as the strongest professional player in Chinese Go.
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Qin Hao answered reporters' questions at every turn.
Suddenly another reporter asked: "Qin Hao, what are your expectations for the next showdown with Nie Qisheng?"
The reporters present were actually not interested in this topic, because in their opinion, Qin Hao would definitely be modest and say something like: Nie Qisheng is my idol, and I will cherish this opportunity to play chess with Nie Qisheng.
Learn from him well, and other clichés.
However, Qin Hao's answer was very simple and only had three words: "Defeat him!"
"What...what?" Even the reporter who asked the question was stunned. He just asked casually according to the script, without any intention of digging out any explosive information.
The rest of the reporters were all excited. To be honest, the Go project is actually quite boring. There is no fierce confrontation. People who can endure and become professional chess players are generally more cautious in character, and it is difficult to get anything out of their mouths.
For example, Lee Chang-ho, known as the "Stone Buddha", didn't even have an expression during the interview. It was as if he was reading a text, and you couldn't hear the change in his tone at all.
Who would have thought that Qin Hao would actually say that he would defeat Nie Qisheng as soon as he opened his mouth. You must know that Nie Qisheng is a ninth-level professional! Moreover, he is an evergreen tree in the chess world who has won two celebrity titles: Tianyuan and chess king.
In the Sino-Japanese Go competition, China won 11 consecutive games, winning the fourth competition for China.
Although Nie Qisheng's competitive level has declined in recent years, and he has not achieved very dazzling results in world-class Go competitions, his experience and qualifications are there. Qin Hao, who is just in the early stages of his career, said that he would defeat
Opponent, are you a little too crazy?
Of course, reporters like to be so crazy, otherwise how would they have breaking news to write?
"Player Qin Hao, did you just say you wanted to defeat Nie Qisheng?"
Qin Hao nodded: "Yes."
"Qin Hao, don't you think it's disrespectful to Nie Qisheng to say this?" Another reporter asked.
Qin Hao said noncommittally: "In the world of Go, going all out to defeat your opponent is the greatest respect."
"In other words, you are very confident in your own strength and will definitely be able to defeat Nie Qisheng?"
Qin Hao said lightly: "You will know after the game."
The reporters are just like celebrating the Chinese New Year. Good guy, he really dares to say it! The reporters have already prepared a draft in their minds, thinking about how to extract these words and write a news report afterwards.
Is it "a young calf in the early stage of his career who is not afraid of tigers and dares to challenge the seniors in the chess world?" Or is it "a newbie speaks arrogant words and Nie Qi Sage teaches him how to behave?"
For a time, reporters took an unprecedented interest in this game.
On the other side, Qin Hao's remarks made the professional chess players at the judges' table very unhappy.
"This kid is too arrogant. He thinks he is the world champion at the beginning of his career?"
"It's just, isn't it just a record of complete victory? Facing a group of teenagers who are trying to reach the next level, after achieving such a small result, they forget about it!"
"Nie Qisheng must give him some clues and let him know the true strength of professional chess players!"
"Yes, Nie Qisheng, please stop showing off your style this time. Give him a lesson and let him know what it means to be cautious in your words and deeds."
Although Nie Qisheng still kept a smile on his face, there was a glint in his eyes.
"Interesting, young man, let me see how much you weigh!"
Yu Xiaoyang frowned slightly. He had been in contact with Qin Hao once and knew that he was a young man with a lot of personality, but he didn't expect that he had such a personality. Are they too conservative?
The Yuxuan Chess Room, despite its mysterious name, is actually not a fantasy place. It is a relatively exquisite room with a bit of ancient charm. The reason why it has a high reputation in the Go world is mainly because the national Go players of the past generations have participated in international competitions.
I used to train here. If I have to say it, the atmosphere here is quieter and more suitable for playing chess.
A group of reporters have already set up their guns and cannons and are waiting for the players to enter. This is also relatively rare. The opportunity for reporters to enter the Youxuan Chess Room only happens once a year.
Soon, Qin Hao and Nie Qisheng appeared in the Youxuan Chess Room and immediately murdered the reporters' films. The entire Youxuan Chess Room was surrounded by the white light of the spotlight.
Nie Qisheng asked with a smile: "Is that Qinhao on the Internet your master?"
"I believe you will know the answer after the game." Qin Hao smiled lightly.
When the reporters heard this, they became even more excited. What's going on? How come there is something about qinhao here? Ever since Lee Chang-ho's interview after winning the Fujitsu Cup championship was exposed, the Go circles in China and Japan have been frantically searching for this qinhao.
After all, the pressure brought by Lee Chang-ho on Go to both countries was too great. This guy was like the God of War. Even Yu Xiaoyang and Taya Xingyang were defeated by him one after another and missed the championship.
If the young first-level professional in front of me is really Qinhao's apprentice, we can naturally get the exact information about Qinhao from him. This is shocking news, much more explosive than the first-level professional challenge to Nie Qisheng!
Nie Qisheng was somewhat angry at Qin Hao's attitude: It's true that a tiger doesn't show off its power. You think I'm a sick cat. Let me see today how much of his chess skills you have learned!
"Guess first!" Nie Qisheng grabbed a handful of chess pieces.
Qin Hao casually guessed: "Double."
Rarely, Qin Hao also had good luck once, and it was really a double.
The two sides exchanged chess pieces, and Qin Hao went first with black.
It's still 3.33. Everyone has seen this move a lot, so no one makes a fuss.
In addition to reporters watching on the sidelines, there are also a group of players who have successfully determined their divisions, which can be regarded as a small benefit for them.
Yu Liang's eyes had already been firmly attracted by the chessboard. He wanted to know how Nie Qisheng would respond to Qin Hao's point-three-three initiative.
When Chess Sage Nie saw Qin Hao's move, he smiled faintly, picked up a white piece, and patted it gently on the chessboard.
"Four out of four, please!"
This move attracted the nods of the professional chess players present. Although the position of point three and three is advantageous, if it is too close to the inner corner, this hand support can very well block the sunspot's path to the middle. It is not a masterful move, but it is very effective.
Effect.
"This kid should know the difference between the ninth-dan professional level and the first-level professional level!"
"Mr. Nie seems to be serious, this game is safe!"
"Don't look at Mr. Nie's smiling face. He was also known for his fierce chess style back then. This kid is far from enough in front of Mr. Nie!"
Qin Hao secretly laughed in his heart, was he going to attack him? Almost in the next second, the black chess move was: Long.
Nie Qisheng didn't hesitate at all and responded: Tie.
In the first thirty moves, both sides played very fast. Nie Qisheng was worthy of being a ninth-level professional player. Although he was past his prime as a chess player due to his age, his chess style was steady and he did not lose at all in these thirty moves.
Go downwind.
The young people on the side who had just decided on the marriage were having a great time watching it.
"This Qin Hao really has two brushes. He has thirty moves, and Nie Qisheng has not taken advantage of him at all."
"Yeah, it seems like he didn't use his full strength in those previous moves."
"Hey, tell me, who will win this game of chess?"
"Nonsense, it must be Nie Qisheng. What do you think? That's the ninth level of the profession. No matter how strong Qin Hao is, he can't be stronger than the ninth level, right?"
"I also think Nie Qisheng will win. If Qin Hao made such arrogant remarks before the game, Nie Qisheng will definitely give him some advice and teach him how to behave!"
Yu Liang shook his head noncommittally. Although he also felt that Qin Hao was unlikely to be able to beat Nie Qisheng, he also felt that Qin Hao would not lose easily. In fact, with such a start, if he could persist to the final stage, there would be no obvious
Qin Hao was defeated, even though he was defeated, he was honored. After all, he was only sixteen years old.
However, when it comes to professional chess players, the situation is different.
Compared with the young people who had just determined their rank, these professional chess players had better chess skills and eyesight. They could clearly see that Nie Chesheng had tried his best, but he still could not gain the upper hand. At least it showed that Qin Hao, a top 30 player
His hands are already close to the professional ninth-dan level. This is too scary. Is he really still a sixteen-year-old boy?
Could it be that the age has changed?
"Mr. Nie is sweating on his forehead. The situation is a little bad!"
"Could this guy have studied Mr. Nie in advance? The previous thirty moves were too good, right?"
"Yes, do you think it is the master behind him who has rehearsed with him in advance? This game is just to make Mr. Nie famous?"
"It's very possible. If this is the case, Mr. Nie will be in danger!"
For a person who even Lee Chang-ho is afraid of, no one will question his strength.
"If that's the case, then this kid is so despicable that he doesn't even give up his face just for the sake of fame."
"Don't get excited yet. This game of chess has just begun. We haven't even reached the middle game yet. You can probably guess the first few dozen moves. I don't believe that his teacher can guess how Nie Chesheng will play from beginning to end."
"Yes, after the middle game, Mr. Nie will definitely be able to kill this kid."
But the more Yu Xiaoyang looked at it, the more he felt that something was wrong. Nie Qisheng's playing style today was more like the way he played when he was young. It was very fierce and unlikely to be guessed. Moreover, even people who were familiar with Nie Qisheng would not notice it.
Maybe the first thirty moves were right.
"Is this his true strength? Or does he have no master at all, and that mysterious Qinhao is simply himself?"
As soon as this idea came up, Yu Xiaoyang was shocked by his "ridiculous" idea.
"Impossible, how is it possible? How can he be Qinhao? He is only sixteen years old! Even a genius needs time to grow, right?"
Nie Qisheng stared at the chessboard closely, thinking for a long time before making a move.
"Seven of Nine, damn!"
As soon as this hand came out, there was a sound of inhalation.
It's not that this move is wonderful, nor that this move is bad, but because this move means that White gave up attacking Black and turned to the defensive!
"No way? Has Nie Qisheng given in?"
"Isn't this possible? Or is there something I don't understand? Can someone tell me?"
"Aren't you at a disadvantage? Why should you switch to defense? Isn't this passive?"
Just as the teenagers who had just decided on the stage were talking about it, Yu Liang, who had been silent for the whole time, spoke up.
"This shows that Nie Qisheng is serious. Haven't you noticed that the first thirty moves are not Nie Qisheng's usual style? Now is Nie Qisheng's best chess game!"
In any competitive event, an athlete's biggest enemy is not their opponents, but their age. Even though they are as strong as Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi, even after the age of thirty-two, they are far from their peak condition.
Although Go players do not need to rely on physical strength to fight on the field like other athletes, the decline in energy is also irreversible.
When he was young, Nie Chesheng's style was famous for his aggressive attacks. As he got older, he lacked energy. So in order to maintain his competitive level, he began to change his chess style and use more stable playing methods to win the game. Such
His style has been with him for nearly twenty years, and countless professional chess players with superb skills have fallen under his iron-clad defense.
If we talk about defense alone, no one in the entire Chinese chess world can do it better than Nie Qisheng.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The professional chess players on the other side were also surprised by Nie Qisheng's choice. Of course they knew what it meant when Nie Qisheng chose to defend.
"Does this young man really have the chess skills to compete with Nie Qisheng?"
"Isn't this too ridiculous? How old is he!"
"Is Nie Qisheng too cautious? Or was he influenced by the interviews before the game?"
Yu Xiaoyang shook his head secretly. This was obviously because Nie Qisheng felt the pressure and acted carefully, not because of caution, but because the young man sitting opposite him really had such strength!
When Qin Hao saw Nie Qisheng changing his moves, he secretly laughed in his heart: "Then let's see which one is stronger, your shield or the tip of my spear!"
"flutter!"
"Shoulder charge!"
"prick!"
Nie Qisheng clearly felt the pressure from Black Qi, and subconsciously wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with a handkerchief.
He started learning chess at the age of nine and has been competing in professional Go tournaments for nearly 40 years. The only two opponents who can give him such strong pressure are Yu Xiaoyang and Li Changhao.
"Is he really that Qinhao? He doesn't have any teacher at all. The chess game against Sai was played by himself?"
However, Nie Qisheng quickly regained his composure. He wanted to see what the young man in front of him could do.
"Come on, little guy, today I want you to see that Nie Xuanfeng is not in vain!"
Nie Qisheng's mid-game and official stages are far stronger than the early layout. In the Chinese Go community, there is a saying that as long as Nie Qisheng himself does not make stupid moves, it will be difficult for others to defeat him.
Although it is an exaggeration, Nie Qisheng's defense is indeed watertight. Many professional chess players have been defeated by his iron-clad defense, and finally lost at the official stage with a slight disadvantage of a few goals.
As a result, a strange scene appeared in the Youxuan chess room. Qin Hao's black chess pieces continued to launch fierce attacks like black clouds over the city, while Nie Qisheng's white pieces were like a whirlwind, blowing away the black clouds' attacks again and again.
After a while, the two sides seemed to have entered a cycle, attacking, defending, attacking again, and defending again.
Showing off tricks at the drop of a hat makes people excited to watch!
Especially the young people who had just decided on a certain age were stunned.
"My dear, is this Nie Qisheng's strength? If I can learn one-tenth of his defense skills, I will be a professional sixth-dan at least!"
"That's awesome. I didn't even get a chance in the face of such an attack. I would have collapsed a long time ago!"
"Actually, have you ever thought that Qin Hao is also very powerful if he can push Nie Qisheng to this point?"
Everyone was silent. Yes, if the opponent's pressure was not too strong, Nie Qisheng would not have to defend passively. This is enough to prove Qin Hao's power.
Some teenagers who had played chess with Qin Hao before were secretly grateful.
"It turns out that he didn't use all his strength before!"
The only exception was Yu Liang. After seeing the game between Qin Hao and Nie Qisheng, he realized that Qin Hao actually did not use his full strength in the game against him, otherwise he would not have been able to persist.
to over a hundred lots.
However, the huge gap did not make him depressed. On the contrary, he became more motivated.
"Next time, I will definitely let you use your full strength!"
There was an uproar in the professional chess player camp. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Nie Qisheng had tried his best to defend. This shows that Qin Hao's chess ability has really reached the level of professional ninth-dan.
"Oh my God, this guy is a monster!"
"It turns out that what he said before the game was not wild talk, he could really do it!"
"What on earth was he thinking about such a ferocious attack? Aren't you afraid of being attacked by Mr. Nie in a sneak attack?"
"Didn't you notice? Although this kid has been attacking, he did not give Nie Lao an opportunity to take advantage of it. Look at the position of 12th six, which seems to be a good opportunity, but in fact it is a trap. Once Nie Laoke takes advantage of it,
Lao Luozi is here, if he pinches it with one hand again, this area will be completely gone."
Yu Xiaoyang nodded calmly. In fact, he found more than one trap that looked like a flaw. He was obviously trying to lure Nie Qisheng into taking the bait. Don't underestimate such traps. Many times when you are laying out a plan for others, you will often
Trapping yourself in requires very strong computing power. If you fail to calculate every step, you will be self-defeating in the end.
"Are we really old? Are today's young people so powerful in computing?"
At this moment, someone suddenly heard an exclamation, and then a sound of inhalation came from the entire Youxuan chess room.
Qin Hao dropped a sunspot on an empty space in the lower left corner.
"Hit and eat!"
Although only three white pieces were taken away, everyone knew that the game was over!
Sure enough, Nie Qisheng stared at it intently for a while, then put away the folding fan in his hand, grabbed two white pieces from the chess box, closed his eyes and sighed.