“…… In the 4th game of the 3rd "Toyo Securities Cup" finals that just ended yesterday, China's Li Xiaoqiang failed to grasp the match point in the seventh section, and he regrettably lost to South Korea's Li Shifo by half an eye. In this way, the two will play the fifth game of this five-way final tomorrow to determine the professional Go world champion. ”

“…… In a suffocating battle, Li Shifo's majestic ice like a mountain in winter sealed Li Xiaoqiang, who was as strong as the sun in early summer! The final of the 3rd "Toyo Securities Cup" is about to usher in the final ** ......"

“…… Exciting races, exciting collisions! Please remember that the final of the 3rd Toyo Securities Cup, which is currently being held in South Korea, may be the beginning of a new era in the world chess world. There are two talented young people who are showing their talents on the chessboard. Who is one step ahead? Let's just hold our breath and look forward to their tiebreaker......"

After the 4th game of the 3rd "Toyo Securities Cup" finals, with Li Shifo's tenacious equalization of the score, this also made this final reach a new **. China, Japan and South Korea, the three Go powers, have reported on this competition, and the above three paragraphs are the content of the media reports of China, South Korea and Japan.

However, due to the different positions of each party, the way of reporting is also different. But after the fourth set, no matter who is now convinced, with Li Shifo's victory, the wind direction of the entire series has changed, and the prediction of the final victory seems to have changed subtly.

The biggest change here is actually the change in everyone's understanding of Li Shifo. To say that before the start of this final, everyone was generally optimistic that Li Xiaoqiang could win. This is particularly evident in the media in China and Japan. Although the Korean media did not say it explicitly, their confidence at that time was not very strong, and many people also thought that Li Xiaoqiang was a step higher in strength.

By the end of Game 3, the wind was even more so at the end of Game 4. The pre-match public opinion was completely one-sided, with almost everyone believing that Li Xiaoqiang's victory was only a matter of time. But after the end of this game, everyone's attitude seems to have quietly changed.

"I watched yesterday's game and it was a really good game, with both players playing at a very high level. If China's Li Xiaoqiang can always play the same level as yesterday's game, his chess is actually quite difficult to deal with, and I think it will be difficult for me to win against him. But he lost yesterday. What I mean by this is that I actually want to tell you that it is time to get to know Li Shifo again. For a long time. We don't know enough about Li Shifo. Although we all keep saying that he is good, in fact, many people do not think so. But after yesterday's game of chess, I'm sure many people will change their opinions, right? It can be said that Li Shifo is very strong, he is stronger than everyone thinks! The superb skill he showed through this game of chess, as well as his unique Go thinking, can be considered as difficult to deal with as Li Xiaoqiang. The two of them are completely players of the same level, and the final game was also a completely close match. The two of them are real chess opponents......"

The above paragraph. It was said by Mr. Zhao Zhixun of Japan after watching the game. His words are actually very representative. In the past, Li Shifo left the deepest impression on everyone, which was actually a "mystery". This is like how you describe the current situation in the world chess world before this:

"In the world chess scene before the 90s, Japan was a superpower. China is an ancient country of rejuvenation, while Korea is a mysterious country that is unknown......"

Because the previous Korean Go can only be regarded as "non-mainstream", although Li Shifo's achievements in the domestic chess world in South Korea have attracted everyone's attention, everyone does not know him very well. More or less contemptuous. Because of his unpretentious chess style, his strength is easily underestimated. But through yesterday's game, with Li Xiaoqiang as a reference. The mystery of Li Shifo seems to have been completely revealed. Through this game, everyone can really feel his strength, and even see clearly where he is powerful. In this way, everyone's opinion will naturally change.

"Famous hand" again? This is the second time, I said Zhang Da reporter, it seems that my luck is really not good. Why do others always want to pull me as a background when they are "famous", what do you say is going on? ”

"Hehe, doesn't that mean you're strong. You didn't see what was written in this report, it was because of your outstanding performance that you forced out the opponent's "famous player". I said Xiaoqiang, you don't have to take this matter too seriously, you have to believe in your own strength, and you have to believe that you will not be worse than your opponent. Besides, can your opponent play such a good game in every game......"

At noon on the day between the games, Li Xiaoqiang and Zhang Da reporters were chatting. After the loss, Li Xiaoqiang did not seem to be affected by anything, and he now seems very calm. After everyone had lunch, he even took the initiative to chat with reporter Zhang Da about yesterday's game of chess.

After the end of the fourth set, everyone talked about the most, in addition to the "repositioning" of Li Shifo, it was natural to talk about his step full of strong personal style "all the way". And that move is the turning point of the fourth game, and it is the finishing touch, and it is not too much to say that it is a "win" in this game. Naturally, this provides a lot of talking points for everyone.

What reporters Li Xiaoqiang and Zhang Da are talking about now is a report written by a reporter from Yamada, Japan. In this report, the Yamada reporter compared Li Shifo's step of "standing all the way" with the "elephant step flying" of Mr. Takemiya in the competition between Li Xiaoqiang and Masaki Takemiya in the 4th Ring Match. He praised both moves, believing that they were both "famous players" that could be passed down to future generations.

Obviously, although the Yamada reporter also praised Li Xiaoqiang in the article, thinking that "it was Li Xiaoqiang's outstanding performance that forced out the opponent's famous player." But no matter what, the protagonists of these two moves are other people, and Li Xiaoqiang has been reduced to a family background, so when Li Xiaoqiang saw such a report, he naturally had an indescribable feeling, so he laughed at himself there.

Reporter Zhang Da answered Li Xiaoqiang's question while carefully observing Li Xiaoqiang's face.

To say wait until the end of the 4th game. Although everyone didn't say it explicitly, although everyone still thinks that Li Xiaoqiang and Li Shifo are "evenly matched". But when it comes to tomorrow's tiebreaker, many people actually have a different opinion. Up to now, there are many people who think that Li Shifo has a slight upper hand in the 5th game.

Everyone's thinking is actually quite normal, and in any competitive event, especially a series like this, such a thing as "momentum" is very important. For example, now, no matter from any point of view, Li Shifo has "taken off". In this subtle "momentum competition", Li Xiaoqiang seems to have fallen behind. Especially and 2 days ago. At that time, it seemed that all external factors were in Li Xiaoqiang's favor. Therefore, under this strong contrast, it is normal for everyone to be slightly optimistic about Li Shifo.

"I said Zhang Da reporter, don't look at me like that, I'll tell you the truth, I'm fine, I'm really okay now. Wait a minute, please tell Chen Lao, Luo Lao and Teacher Nie about them. I know that you were sent by them to observe my current mental state and to see if there is any need to do my ideological work. You tell them to reassure them. Losing a game doesn't affect me anything. I'm in a good situation now, I'll tell you the truth, after I have learned Li Shifo's methods in the game of chess, I am more confident now. ”

Reporter Zhang Da carefully observed Li Xiaoqiang's expression. Make sure he doesn't seem to be a fake:

"That's good, that's good, Xiaoqiang, you also know, psychological adjustment like this. In fact, it is mainly on your own, and it is difficult for others to help. Chen Lao Luo Lao They are worried about you, but they don't know what to say now. That's why they sent me to spy on the military. Now that I see you like this, then I will be relieved. But I have a question, when everyone saw Li Shifo's methods in the game of chess, everyone understood Li Shifo's power. He is at least more powerful than Li Shifo in everyone's opinion. I don't understand this, how can you say that you are more confident now? ”

"Well, I can't tell you how it feels. Logically speaking, my statement does not seem to be logical. Let me tell you this, in the first few games, I have not seen the strongest Li Shifo, so my heart hangs instead. Waiting for yesterday's plate, I finally learned Li Shifo's tricks. Instead, my heart became steady...... Right! It's this sense of steadiness that may be the source of my confidence now. ”

"This ......"

After listening to Li Xiaoqiang's words, reporter Zhang Da was a little stunned for a while, he looked at Li Xiaoqiang in front of him, and he didn't know what to say for a while. The heart says that you also know that your words are not logical, so what logic do you say later? If others don't perform well, your heart will hang, but if others perform well, your heart will be steady? Is this the logic of your geniuses?

"Hehe, I know you can't figure it out now, so you don't have to think about it now. You'll have to wait and see tomorrow's game. I think by the time you've watched tomorrow's game, you'll probably understand what I mean. ”

Reporter Zhang Da didn't understand, and Li Xiaoqiang naturally couldn't explain it. Li Xiaoqiang's current mentality is actually a kind of mentality of a reborn, and he knows better than anyone how powerful Li Shifo is. Therefore, when he truly comprehends the highest level of Li Shifo, his heart will become steady. This feeling may be a little strange, but it is indeed Li Xiaoqiang's true feeling at present.

"Well, I'll listen to you now, I don't think about it that much. I'm going to watch tomorrow and see what happens. ”

Li Xiaoqiang and Zhang Da didn't talk much, and the day passed quickly. On the second day, the decisive game of the 3rd "Toyo Securities Cup" will start soon, and Li Xiaoqiang will also go to the field again.

This time, it was still reporter Zhang Da who accompanied Li Xiaoqiang to the arena.

"Reporter Zhang, many people think that I lost to Li Shifo's "famous player" in the fourth game, but let me tell you, in fact, in my mind, I don't think so. ”

"Oh? What do you think of it? ”

Reporter Zhang Da is a little strange now, because when he accompanied Li Xiaoqiang to the arena in the past, he was often there without anything to say. It is very rare for Li Xiaoqiang to take the initiative to speak like he is now, and it can be said that it has never happened before.

"My true thoughts were: I actually lost to myself, and in the fourth game, I was playing too conservatively. This kind of conservatism is not reflected in the specific moves, but in the way I think about the whole game. I think that's the real reason why I lost. ”

"So ...... today"

"Then today, reporter Zhang Da, you can take a good look, you will definitely be able to see a different Li Xiaoqiang today, a unique Li Xiaoqiang!"

After saying this, Li Xiaoqiang walked into the game room with a meteor.

The final of the 3rd "Toyo Securities Cup" World Professional Go Championship is about to usher in the final **. (To be continued......)