In the vanguard battle of the 4th China-Japan Go Tournament, the game between Li Xiaoqiang and Yida Kiki continues.

In the layout stage in the morning, because Li Xiaoqiang took a step to "touch" the good hand. So that they have achieved a certain advantage. However, Li Xiaoqiang knew very well in his heart that just such a small advantage was not enough for himself to win. If you want to defeat your opponent completely, you will have to work hard in the afternoon.

The Chinese chess players in the research room are also well aware of this. Shortly after the start of the afternoon game, Nie Whirlwind even jokingly said:

"It's time to really test Xiaoqiang! In the past half a year, haven't you always wondered whether his level has improved? After I watch today's game, we can have a comprehensive assessment of his level. ”

Hearing Nie Whirlwind's words, Zhang Zhidong was obviously stunned. Among the people in the room, if you want to find someone who has the most confidence in Li Xiaoqiang. There was no doubt that it was Reporter Zhang Da.

In Zhang Zhidong's view, Li Xiaoqiang's level has certainly improved compared with the last ring competition. Not only has there been progress, but it has also improved significantly. In the past, Li Xiaoqiang was a "leak king", and he basically fought hard for most of the game. It's rare to see him leading in layout or even in the mid-game. Occasionally, once or twice he took the lead in front, it was also because his opponent played too stiffly or did not play well.

And this time it seems to be a little different. This time Ida Kiki definitely can't be counted as bad. Despite the blows he suffered, he was still determined to carry out his intentions. It can be said that "the loss is minimized".

The opponent played well, and Li Xiaoqiang was still able to take the lead in the layout stage. What does this mean? Of course, it shows that his chess has improved, or at least his layout level has improved.

"Teacher Nie, I don't agree with you. I think that Xiaoqiang has not only improved, but also improved significantly. At least people's prologue skills have improved a lot, you say? ”

"Hahaha, because of his move, this game of chess is a successful layout. But we've long been accustomed to his whimsy. It's not very surprising that Xiaoqiang, this kid, can come up with such a trick. However, it is precisely because of his successful layout that he has to be more careful in the future. Such a small lead may be lost back unconsciously. It's probably a matter of a chess hand......"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhidong was stunned again. Li Xiaoqiang has always played chess, giving people the feeling that he rarely makes mistakes. In Coach Luo's words:

"This kid is reassuring to play chess!"

He often fell behind in his previous moves, and that was because of his lack of skill, which was a reaction to his true level. Step by step, there is no way to fall behind the situation. A loss of "more than 6 meshes" in one hand of chess seems to have not appeared in Li Xiaoqiang's game anyway. Out of trust in Li Xiaoqiang, reporter Zhang Da must not want to believe that such a thing will happen. But listen to Nie Whirlwind's meaning. In this game of chess, Li Xiaoqiang seems to have such a thing anytime and anywhere......

Of course Zhang Zhidong doesn't want to believe it!

Yu Bin on the side seemed to see what Zhang Zhidong meant, and he said on the side:

"Reporter Zhang, you pay attention to the situation and pattern of this game of chess. If you see the trend of this game of chess, you will be able to understand what Teacher Nie said. ”

Zhang Zhidong took a closer look at the entire chess game, and he realized:

"You're saying that this game is a typical game of terrain confrontation......"

"That's right, it's the situation of terrain confrontation. Although white has gained a lot of real space, black has a very complete external potential. White if it hits deeply. It's almost impossible to live a piece of chess in it. Then the key to determining the outcome of the most difficult game is likely to depend on the shape of the mid-abdomen. The mid-abdomen is not as simple as the corners. In many cases, it is not easy to detect whether the deep road is shallow or shallow. It's not good or bad. If you always feel that you are in a good situation, be a little more conservative. It might go a little shallower. And if the mid-abdomen is shallow. It is possible to lose more than 6 moves. ”

At this time, Nie Whirlwind also explained his words:

"That's right, this typical situation of terrain confrontation is very special. It's not like a lot of fine chess patterns. Today's situation is in the middle of the belly. The value of each move can be significant. We all know that this kind of relatively empty place has always been Xiaoqiang's weakness before. The number of such players increases the chance that white will make a mistake. What's more. Now White is still a little ahead. This makes it more difficult for white to play. So I would say that now is the time to test Xiaoqiang. ”

Speaking of this, Nie Whirlwind's expression was serious. As a veteran football fan, he used football as a metaphor:

"In the current situation, white is like a 1-0 lead in football. We all know that in football, the ball after a 1-0 lead is the hardest to kick. In fact, it is the same in Go, which is the most difficult to play after gaining a slight lead. It's very difficult to get a sense of proportion. There are many masters in the Go world, and their skill level is already very high. But I can't get past this hurdle......"

The Chinese chess players present were all thinking about Nie Whirlwind's words. Indeed, "the dominant position does not know how to play chess", which is a common problem of many Chinese and Japanese chess players. Until the time of Chang Rensheng, this problem was not solved well. Nie Whirlwind can be regarded as a relatively easy solution to this problem. Therefore, he was able to defeat the Japanese super-first-class chess players in the ring match without necessarily having an advantage in strength. So when he competed, the people of the whole country seemed to be very relieved. As for his "fainting" problem later, it was more because of his physical reasons. In terms of psychological quality alone, before the "little leopard generation" grew up, there were really not many Chinese chess players who could compare with Nie Whirlwind.

"Hehehe, you're worried about him being conservative. For this, I am very relieved of Xiaoqiang. He never played chess conservatively. Instead of worrying about his gains and losses, it is better to worry about him messing around. In this situation, I am more worried that he is playing too much. Xiaoqiang sat on the chessboard, and that was a robber. There is no such thing as a good boy. If he can't rob it, it will be bad if he is counterattacked. You must know that his opponent Ita is not an ordinary Japanese chess player......"

Team Leader Hua shook his head on the side, imagining Li Xiaoqiang's appearance as a "robber". Everyone looked back and felt that Team Leader Hua said it well.

Yes, Li Xiaoqiang plays chess like a robber. To make a robber suddenly become an honest man, this is not ordinarily difficult.

"Hahaha."

There was a light laugh in the lab. Chen Chaoyue Jiuduan couldn't help laughing:

"Whether it's being a robber or being an honest person who is bullied, let's take a look at Xiaoqiang's performance later......"

This was followed by dozens of moves. Li Xiaoqiang's performance has been normal. Neither excessive, nor conservative. Although Yida's performance has been very good, White still maintains a certain advantage. The atmosphere in the research room was relaxed again. Now the situation has reached the second critical point. Everyone's eyes were focused on one side of the board. Yu Bin was active, and he shouted loudly:

"After Xiaoqiang breaks this gap, it seems that he can judge the situation. Well, I like this situation, I'll do the math now. How many ...... is white ahead?"

Indeed, he liked the situation very much. Players of the "catch first and wash later" type of chess players like this situation. So he was active. The "edge" he refers to is a type of chess that often appears in Go. A "super big fly" chess pattern. This type of chess is often seen in modern Go. Both in the 20th and 21st centuries.

After black "hangs a corner of white's star position", if white does not choose "pinch", but chooses "single guard" or "small fly". Then the black pieces quickly "super big fly" to dismantle back. This type of chess is all too common in modern Go. In particular, the game of "speed chess" or "pattern chess" is played. This kind of chess style is not uncommon. Since "speed" is emphasized. Then the weakness of this type of chess is also obvious. It is not conducive to the preservation of emptiness. The "punch" in the middle is the weakness of this chess type.

So far in the game, this side has become the focus. That "break-in" naturally became an obvious good point. As for the change of words after "entering", not to mention professional chess players like Yu Bin, many amateur chess players are familiar with it.

In the current situation, if white "hits". Black doesn't seem to have many variations to choose from. In order to match the overall situation, he had to give up the side space again. The appearance of the single-minded management center. Although the lot size here is quite large, the change is relatively simple. After black gives up the side space again. His appearance is almost "hollow out". So Yu Bin would say that after this place is finalized, he can judge the situation.

Truly. When the "appearance is hollowed out". It is possible to make a more accurate judgment of the situation. In Yu Bin's view, after this place was finalized, white still maintained a certain advantage. As long as you can properly "compress" the appearance of black, it is easy to maintain a slight advantage.

Compress Pattern. In fact, it is the essence of "fishing first and then washing". Chess players like Yu Bin like this situation the most. So he thinks that "breaking in" is a natural hand.

In the game room, Li Xiaoqiang did not choose this change. He chose a different path. When his choice reached the laboratory. Yu Bin, who couldn't judge the situation immediately, seemed a little dissatisfied. There he muttered:

"Bump again? A robber is a robber. At this time, it is necessary to pursue high efficiency. Hey, Xiaoqiang, this guy just doesn't know how to accept it when he sees ......."

Yes, Li Xiaoqiang chose the second "touch" in this game. He ran directly into the black disc on the "side star". At the time of breaking people's "edge space". This kind of "touching" is also a common technique. A lot of amateur chess players also like to bump into each other. However, it is not okay to touch randomly, in fact, such a "touch" is also a certain chess principle. The source of this step of "touching" is actually related to that step of "entering".

You can think about it. When you "break in" yourself, the most common response of others is usually to "cover" it. Next, it should be easy to think of "digging" by yourself.

No need to go on. Remove the "punch" and then remove the "cover". Only that step of "digging" remains. So this step of "digging", isn't it this step of "touching" under Li Xiaoqiang?

That's where this step of "bumping" comes from! This is the principle of this "bump"!

In fact, it is not fundamentally different from "punching", but it embodies one of the ideas and characteristics of modern Go. One thought is the thought of "keeping". I don't go down step 1, I only go down step 2, so a lot of variations are kept. If you "break in", the changes are almost gone. Chess is a lot less flavorful. This is not to Li Xiaoqiang's taste.

One of the characteristics is the "refinement" of modern Go. If you play "in" directly, there are some variations that the move may become "loss". Although the losses are minimal. Maybe not even half an eye. However, in modern Go, you may not even want to lose half an eye. That's why you can "bump" directly. Due to the "refinement" of Go, many methods similar to this "touch" have been produced.

From this point of view, this step of "touching" seems to be a little more advanced than that step of "entering". According to chess theory, it should be possible to think so. So Yu Bin will say, "This move is the pursuit of high efficiency."

Although chess is "more advanced", it seems that there are many benefits. However, the disadvantages are also obvious. Li Xiaoqiang retained the change, and Yida Kiki of course also retained the change ratio. Now that Yitian is the underdog, the more changes he keeps muttering, the more welcoming he will certainly be. At least he has more chances. This is also true. So Yu Bin will "express dissatisfaction".

Li Xiaoqiang chose this step to "touch", of course, he did not because this step was "more advanced". There are deeper reasons for this. Li Xiaoqiang also knew in his heart that after he took this step of "touching", the situation would be chaotic. It's certainly not as concise as "breaking in". "Break in" is very concise, but that change itself will be "behind". After this change is played, black's next move will definitely continue to "make it look real".

In other words, the next move, Yitian will make the next move "around"!

Where will he be "around"? Li Xiaoqiang couldn't figure it out. Li Xiaoqiang really doesn't know where the "wai" is appropriate!

In an open place of Go, there doesn't seem to be much difference between one more way and one less. These places are empty. But the consequences are devastating. The difference along the way. Maybe more than 10 mesh will be out of the way. For such a thing, Li Xiaoqiang is not sure, this is his weakness, and it has always been his weakness! So he just didn't want to wait until that time to passively take over. It's hard to wait for someone else to make a move. Li Xiaoqiang thought that he would make himself uncomfortable, so he had to take the initiative to make a move. So there is this step "touch"!

Even if I give my opponent a chance, I will take the initiative!

Is this Li Xiaoqiang's current Go thinking?

In the research room, when everyone saw this step "touching". Everyone quickly understood Li Xiaoqiang's intentions.

This move is inherently more advanced than "hitting". The means are better. And Li Xiaoqiang's thinking is very correct. Naturally, Li Xiaoqiang won a lot of praise again. Nie Whirlwind's face was full of red light:

"Hahaha, I'm sure now. Xiaoqiang is indeed a chess player. He already knows how to promote his strengths and avoid his weaknesses. Tsk, how high is the vigilance at this time. I also know that Lu Dao took the initiative to attack, and it seems that my worries just now were in vain. How could Xiaoqiang be timid? He was not afraid of anyone in this chaotic situation. As long as he doesn't mess around behind him, I think he basically won this game. ”

"Will Xiaoqiang mess around? Probably not, our team leader Hua is a famous mouth, not a crow's mouth. Just now, it seems that only Team Leader Hua was worried that Xiaoqiang would mess around......"

Because everyone is in a good mood, I don't know who came up with such a sentence.

Indeed, for such a situation, it seems a bit unfounded to worry about Li Xiaoqiang's timidity. In his dictionary, there doesn't seem to be the word "conservative". Now that white has the upper hand, Li Xiaoqiang's chess is playing aggressively again. If he hadn't messed around, it would have been a real win.

Everyone was in a happy mood, and they all glanced at Team Leader Hua intentionally or unintentionally. It seems to be identifying whether he is a "famous mouth" or a "crow's mouth".

Although Team Leader Hua also had this smile on the corner of his mouth, he was a little hairy in his heart:

"This stinky boy, don't let me become a crow's mouth......"

The game continues step by step. Li Xiaoqiang has also been a steady maintainer of the advantage. By the time the next game came, there was already a discussion about the next opponent.

But when the latest game came in......

Nie Whirlwind, who was the first to take over the chess game, first made a simple analysis. Then he glanced at Team Leader Hua strangely:

"Your worries seem to be right. Xiaoqiang is really a little too hard. Now his opponent is fighting back. Ay...... It's so hard to win a game of chess! ……”

What happened on the chessboard?

In the research room, everyone gathered around.

In the game room, Li Xiaoqiang looked at the opponent's counterattack methods, and he fell into a long test.

It's already 3:30 p.m., and the game has been going on for more than 4 hours.

The last key point of the whole game seems to be about to come. (To be continued......)