"Ah, news came from the scene that the first game of our celebrity tournament has officially ended.
"At the 226th move of the endgame, Rui Zhao resigned, seeing that the gap of about points was completely impossible to recover.
“I have to say, this was indeed a very exciting game, with both sides showing extremely superb performances!
"Let's ask Sun Yi, 9th Dan, to summarize this game for everyone."
“This game is really a pity… No, that, both players performed very well, but there can only be one winner, which is really a pity.
"From the beginning, it can be felt that Rui Zhao came prepared. He was very proactive in making the third move and tried the three-three layout. He also directly invited Lei Qi to join the Ni Dao transformation in the upper right corner.
"And then, maybe it was because of the sixth sense that women have, Rui Zhao seemed to sense the subsequent danger, and in the 25th move, she chose a simple sticking move to try to avoid being hit by the knife. But she never expected that Lei Qi was even prepared for this change of avoiding the knife!
"The 44th move looks ordinary, but is actually very sharp! Not only is it aimed at the black chess breakpoint in the upper right corner, but it is also aimed at the black chess piece in the upper left corner at any time. It is very efficient!
"Although the AI gave a way to sacrifice a piece and turn around, objectively speaking, this change is too difficult for a human to make if they are not prepared in advance! In the end, Rui Zhao chose to cut off and supplement the piece in the corner, but after the white piece grabbed the small flying point, he was already at a clear disadvantage!
"Then the two sides switched positions, with the black pieces occupying the white pieces in the middle, and the white pieces forming a pattern in the upper left, but they still failed to close the gap.
"The white chess pieces established a base in the shape of the black chess pieces on the right by borrowing from the outside. Although Rui Zhao later showed his strength as the strongest person in the world and tried to kill the white chess pieces on the right with fierce moves, it was too forced and failed.
"After that, Lei Qi, who was in an advantageous position, had a firm control over the rhythm of the game. Although Rui Zhao had been trying hard to find opportunities in the second half of the game, and his AI matching rate was even higher than that of Xiao Lei, he was indeed stabbed in the beginning, which was quite fatal. In the end, he had no choice but to admit defeat..."
……
"...Huh! Today's result is really...
"I love you very much!"
At the same time, in Gezhou City, Zhejiang Province, at the training base of the Gezhou Weiqi Team.
After hearing the news from the official live broadcast that Mr. and Mrs. Sun and Liu officially announced Rui Zhao's surrender, Alliance Leader Bian, who had been waiting in front of the computer screen for a long time, felt unusually happy and immediately expressed his personal feelings during the live broadcast.
There is no way, this result is too important for Hakibian, who has become the common fermented bean curd for female chess players!
Although there are quite a few Chinese male national players who have lost to Rui and Yang at the same time, if we talk about the ninth dan who has been defeated by Ko Uesaka, for now, there is only the family of Alliance Leader Bian!
In the current public opinion environment, Lele's identity as a public fermented bean curd is really the target of people's attention. In addition to his past "glorious resume" of "being a phantom in civil wars and a nervous person in foreign wars", the head coach of the Gezhou team has been a little afraid to go home recently, and has to stay at the team training base temporarily to avoid bringing disgrace to his family.
In this situation, seeing Queen Zhaotian being humiliated, I naturally felt very comforted!
"...You are indeed Xiao Lei! Finally made Rui Zhao lose another game!
"The last time she lost a game was when she lost to Chu Jun in the national championship!
"Today's game of chess is of great significance! It shows the spirit of our male chess players! It reflects the enterprising spirit of our new era national players! It also proves that the flying knife is indeed effective against Queen Zhaotian!
“This is an exciting victory both in terms of morale and technology!
"I believe that in next year's Dragon Star War, our [Second Rui Zhao Encirclement] will definitely be able to deal a head-on blow to Rui Zhao and avenge our previous humiliation!"
This impassioned closing statement immediately won the support of many of the superstars in the live broadcast, and the atmosphere inside and outside the live broadcast was full of joy.
However, at this moment, only Shangguan Sheng suddenly interrupted and said:
"Well……
"But why do I always feel like something is wrong with the progress of today's game?!"
"Something is wrong with the process?"
Hearing the official's question, Alliance Leader Bian was also stunned:
“What’s wrong?
"Didn't Rui Zhao want to use Ni Dao to fight Xiao Lei in this game, but ended up being stabbed instead of being set up? After that, he was at a huge disadvantage and was controlled to death. This is exactly the same as many of their previous games!"
"Overall, there is really nothing strange..."
Shangguan Sheng pondered and said:
“But the only thing I can’t figure out is…
"Why did Rui Zhao choose the simple variation of sticking in his 25th move?
"If we want to fight, shouldn't we use a more drastic change of tactics?"
"Uh……"
This question stumped many of the fermented bean curds on the live broadcast. After several seconds, Zhu Yuanjun tried to make a guess:
"Perhaps... Rui Zhao is also prepared for this simple change like Xiao Lei?"
"Obviously not, otherwise she wouldn't have been killed so easily by Lei Qi today..."
Huang Bonan's voice came over, and he seemed to be puzzled by this question as well:
"But why?
"She has been playing very aggressively since the beginning of the game. There is no reason for her to be so cowardly here?!
"What's more, Sister Long is not a coward at all! Even if she felt that Lei Qi seemed to be prepared, she shouldn't have stopped halfway, right?!
"The more I think about this, the more I feel there's something fishy going on here...
"……hiss!
"Shouldn't, shouldn't..."
"What's wrong?"
Hearing the Emperor's think tank suddenly gasp, Alliance Leader Bian hurriedly asked.
However, in response to Lele's questioning, Old Uncle Long didn't say a word.
It was as if his next guess would bring a heavy blow to the [Second Ruizhao Encirclement]...
...
...
“…Okay, let’s stop here for the review!
"Thank you for your guidance, Lei Qi Jiudan."
Twenty minutes later, inside the chess game room of the Grand Blue Sky Hotel.
Rui Zhao, who had just finished discussing the chess game with Lei Qi, put a pause on today's review.
Losing to Lei Qi in a slow chess game was commonplace for Zhaojun of that time.
But unlike in the past when she would remain energetic after losing a game, Rui Zhao's mood today was inevitably a little low, and this was keenly noticed by her young opponent who had been paying attention to her.
“…same here.”
Xiao Lei Jiudan responded appropriately, and then after a slight hesitation, he asked directly:
"It seems like you're not in a very good mood...
"This game of chess... I guess I have caused you some unexpected trouble, right?"
"Eh?"
Rui Zhao seemed a little surprised by the term "unexpected trouble".
But after a little surprise, Dang Zhaojun still showed her signature silly smile, nodded and said:
"Indeed! I originally wanted to gain an advantage through the Ni Dao variation in this game, but I really didn't expect that the flying knife you threw today, Lei Qi Jiudan, was really beautiful!
"At that time, I also felt that I was at a great disadvantage to eat and live with this, and then be attacked by you.
"But at that time I really couldn't think of any other good solution, so I could only eat and live with this...
"I'm sure that Senior Brother Ni would applaud and praise you when he sees the flying knife you used today!" "It's not... that powerful."
Although the praise from his old enemy was quite helpful, Lei Qi still pretended to be calm and responded:
“It’s just that, although you took over Ni Jiuduan’s [Celebrity], I… was also the person he recognized to take over [Tianyuan].
"It's not that easy to trick me by using the transformation of Ni Dao!"
"Yeah, but after all, I always lose when playing slow chess!"
Rui Zhao's smile was still reserved:
"Forget about other competitions. I have to find a way to keep the [Celebrity] title that Senior Brother Ni gave me, so I thought of giving it a try with the Ni Dao Transformation!
"It's just that I was only thinking about the changes on the chessboard every day, and I forgot that you should have been prepared for Ni Dao's changes last year!
"Until I saw you play the 24th move, I suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu. Then I remembered that last year, Lei Qi 25th Dan, you also took the initiative to accept my Ni Dao invitation. I quickly stuck to you in the th move.
"I thought I had escaped a disaster! When I got close to you last year, you didn't have any follow-up measures...
“But I didn’t expect that you, Lei Qi Jiudan, actually hid a flying knife here - this is an additional preparation based on last year’s!
"You really are worthy of being the ninth rank of Leiqi!"
But Lei Qi didn't think there was anything to be praised for this, and replied calmly:
“There’s nothing strange about this…
"I know this Masters Tournament is definitely the one you value most, so don't neglect it."
"Eh?!"
Upon hearing this, Empress Zhaotian was instantly shocked, as if her great secret had been exposed:
"How do you know?"
"...How could I not know? You have always been such a pushover!"
In response to this silly question, Lei Qi, who had already started to pack up his chess equipment, couldn't help but complain:
"You know, ever since I met you, I've never taken my eyes off you! Damn it, I don't know what your temper is!
“In fact, after last year’s Challenger Finals, I was very sure that if I were to continue challenging you this year, you would definitely have new preparations.
"So this year, not only you are preparing for this year's celebrity tournament, I have also been doing my best to keep this appointment!"
"So, that's how it is!
"I'm not very good at hiding things..."
Hearing this, Rui Zhao blinked, and then said shyly:
"But you never took your eyes off me? That's...
"It's really embarrassing..."
“…Huh?!
"Oh no! That's not what I meant!"
Lei Qi, who found something wrong, quickly waved his hand to explain:
"I just said that I think you are a very good rival of the same age, so, that's why I pay special attention to you."
"Eh? Then, what's the point of that?"
The present Zhaojun, who was a little embarrassed at first, blinked and looked at Lei Qi with a puzzled look:
"I am a somewhat stupid chess player, but I can actually be valued by Lei Qi, ninth dan. This is really something to be proud of!"
"...
"...Why are you so self-deprecating?"
After staring at Rui Zhao for a few seconds, Lei Qi took the lead in retorting:
"You are my most admired peer... No, you are my most admired chess player, no doubt about it!
“Even if…
"Even that Liu Shixian can't compare to him!"
"Eh?!"
When the big hat of "the best person in the world is better than him" was put on him, the little fool was obviously a little panicked for a moment.
"But, but, my strength may still be far behind Liu Jiuduan..."
"It does not matter!"
Before the extremely surprised Rui Zhao could finish his answer, Lei Qi continued:
"I know very well that you will continue to grow stronger and become more powerful than Liu Shixian! You are my greatest rival in this life!
"Only if I can beat you in the celebrity match that you value most, will I be qualified to pursue the world's number one!
"So, I will take the [Celebrity] title from you, and then go to the LIG Cup and defeat Liu Shixian head-on, and drive the one who should go down the mountain!"
After saying this, the reigning chess master seemed to realize that he had said too much, and immediately said goodbye in a panic:
"Uh...so don't say you're stupid every day, otherwise it will make me look stupid...
"That's it! I'm leaving now, we'll fight again the day after tomorrow!"
“…Huh?
"Yeah! See you the day after tomorrow!"
Although she was somewhat surprised by the other party's extremely abrupt farewell, since the review was over, Zhaojun had no reason to ask the other party to stay any longer, so she immediately smiled.
After accepting the interview, Rui Zhao quickly stood up and prepared to accept the interview, so that he could make time to go back and prepare for the second game of the three-game match the day after tomorrow.
However, when she went to the storage room to retrieve her cell phone, she had just turned it on when a call came in.
Rui Zhao took it out and looked at it. He saw three big words displayed in the caller column:
【Brother Ni】
what……
As expected, my performance today will be criticized by Senior Brother Ni...
Seeing this, Xiao Hanhan couldn't help but frown slightly, but still took a deep breath and answered the phone honestly:
"Hello, Brother Ni!
"Um...I'm really sorry for today!
"As a celebrity in office, I not only failed to win the game today, but was even defeated by Lei Qi, 9th Dan! I really failed to live up to your trust!
"...
"…Eh? No, don't worry about it?
“That’s something people will care about!
"As a celebrity, not only did he fail to repel the challenger with his flying knives, but he was even stabbed by someone during his Ni Dao transformation. This is truly a disgrace...
"...
"Huh?! What do you mean it doesn't matter if a [celebrity] is lost!?
"This is the most important competition for me throughout the year! I have been preparing for it for the past year, even the World Championships I didn't take it that seriously!
"Ah... of course...
"If I have to say something, it's true that I've been going through a lot recently and have been a little too greedy..."
At this point, Xiaohanhan pursed his lips subconsciously, revealing a half-self-deprecating and half-self-blaming smile:
"Sure enough, facing Lei Qi Jiu Duan...
"You have to give it your all!" (End of this chapter)
"At the 226th move of the endgame, Rui Zhao resigned, seeing that the gap of about points was completely impossible to recover.
“I have to say, this was indeed a very exciting game, with both sides showing extremely superb performances!
"Let's ask Sun Yi, 9th Dan, to summarize this game for everyone."
“This game is really a pity… No, that, both players performed very well, but there can only be one winner, which is really a pity.
"From the beginning, it can be felt that Rui Zhao came prepared. He was very proactive in making the third move and tried the three-three layout. He also directly invited Lei Qi to join the Ni Dao transformation in the upper right corner.
"And then, maybe it was because of the sixth sense that women have, Rui Zhao seemed to sense the subsequent danger, and in the 25th move, she chose a simple sticking move to try to avoid being hit by the knife. But she never expected that Lei Qi was even prepared for this change of avoiding the knife!
"The 44th move looks ordinary, but is actually very sharp! Not only is it aimed at the black chess breakpoint in the upper right corner, but it is also aimed at the black chess piece in the upper left corner at any time. It is very efficient!
"Although the AI gave a way to sacrifice a piece and turn around, objectively speaking, this change is too difficult for a human to make if they are not prepared in advance! In the end, Rui Zhao chose to cut off and supplement the piece in the corner, but after the white piece grabbed the small flying point, he was already at a clear disadvantage!
"Then the two sides switched positions, with the black pieces occupying the white pieces in the middle, and the white pieces forming a pattern in the upper left, but they still failed to close the gap.
"The white chess pieces established a base in the shape of the black chess pieces on the right by borrowing from the outside. Although Rui Zhao later showed his strength as the strongest person in the world and tried to kill the white chess pieces on the right with fierce moves, it was too forced and failed.
"After that, Lei Qi, who was in an advantageous position, had a firm control over the rhythm of the game. Although Rui Zhao had been trying hard to find opportunities in the second half of the game, and his AI matching rate was even higher than that of Xiao Lei, he was indeed stabbed in the beginning, which was quite fatal. In the end, he had no choice but to admit defeat..."
……
"...Huh! Today's result is really...
"I love you very much!"
At the same time, in Gezhou City, Zhejiang Province, at the training base of the Gezhou Weiqi Team.
After hearing the news from the official live broadcast that Mr. and Mrs. Sun and Liu officially announced Rui Zhao's surrender, Alliance Leader Bian, who had been waiting in front of the computer screen for a long time, felt unusually happy and immediately expressed his personal feelings during the live broadcast.
There is no way, this result is too important for Hakibian, who has become the common fermented bean curd for female chess players!
Although there are quite a few Chinese male national players who have lost to Rui and Yang at the same time, if we talk about the ninth dan who has been defeated by Ko Uesaka, for now, there is only the family of Alliance Leader Bian!
In the current public opinion environment, Lele's identity as a public fermented bean curd is really the target of people's attention. In addition to his past "glorious resume" of "being a phantom in civil wars and a nervous person in foreign wars", the head coach of the Gezhou team has been a little afraid to go home recently, and has to stay at the team training base temporarily to avoid bringing disgrace to his family.
In this situation, seeing Queen Zhaotian being humiliated, I naturally felt very comforted!
"...You are indeed Xiao Lei! Finally made Rui Zhao lose another game!
"The last time she lost a game was when she lost to Chu Jun in the national championship!
"Today's game of chess is of great significance! It shows the spirit of our male chess players! It reflects the enterprising spirit of our new era national players! It also proves that the flying knife is indeed effective against Queen Zhaotian!
“This is an exciting victory both in terms of morale and technology!
"I believe that in next year's Dragon Star War, our [Second Rui Zhao Encirclement] will definitely be able to deal a head-on blow to Rui Zhao and avenge our previous humiliation!"
This impassioned closing statement immediately won the support of many of the superstars in the live broadcast, and the atmosphere inside and outside the live broadcast was full of joy.
However, at this moment, only Shangguan Sheng suddenly interrupted and said:
"Well……
"But why do I always feel like something is wrong with the progress of today's game?!"
"Something is wrong with the process?"
Hearing the official's question, Alliance Leader Bian was also stunned:
“What’s wrong?
"Didn't Rui Zhao want to use Ni Dao to fight Xiao Lei in this game, but ended up being stabbed instead of being set up? After that, he was at a huge disadvantage and was controlled to death. This is exactly the same as many of their previous games!"
"Overall, there is really nothing strange..."
Shangguan Sheng pondered and said:
“But the only thing I can’t figure out is…
"Why did Rui Zhao choose the simple variation of sticking in his 25th move?
"If we want to fight, shouldn't we use a more drastic change of tactics?"
"Uh……"
This question stumped many of the fermented bean curds on the live broadcast. After several seconds, Zhu Yuanjun tried to make a guess:
"Perhaps... Rui Zhao is also prepared for this simple change like Xiao Lei?"
"Obviously not, otherwise she wouldn't have been killed so easily by Lei Qi today..."
Huang Bonan's voice came over, and he seemed to be puzzled by this question as well:
"But why?
"She has been playing very aggressively since the beginning of the game. There is no reason for her to be so cowardly here?!
"What's more, Sister Long is not a coward at all! Even if she felt that Lei Qi seemed to be prepared, she shouldn't have stopped halfway, right?!
"The more I think about this, the more I feel there's something fishy going on here...
"……hiss!
"Shouldn't, shouldn't..."
"What's wrong?"
Hearing the Emperor's think tank suddenly gasp, Alliance Leader Bian hurriedly asked.
However, in response to Lele's questioning, Old Uncle Long didn't say a word.
It was as if his next guess would bring a heavy blow to the [Second Ruizhao Encirclement]...
...
...
“…Okay, let’s stop here for the review!
"Thank you for your guidance, Lei Qi Jiudan."
Twenty minutes later, inside the chess game room of the Grand Blue Sky Hotel.
Rui Zhao, who had just finished discussing the chess game with Lei Qi, put a pause on today's review.
Losing to Lei Qi in a slow chess game was commonplace for Zhaojun of that time.
But unlike in the past when she would remain energetic after losing a game, Rui Zhao's mood today was inevitably a little low, and this was keenly noticed by her young opponent who had been paying attention to her.
“…same here.”
Xiao Lei Jiudan responded appropriately, and then after a slight hesitation, he asked directly:
"It seems like you're not in a very good mood...
"This game of chess... I guess I have caused you some unexpected trouble, right?"
"Eh?"
Rui Zhao seemed a little surprised by the term "unexpected trouble".
But after a little surprise, Dang Zhaojun still showed her signature silly smile, nodded and said:
"Indeed! I originally wanted to gain an advantage through the Ni Dao variation in this game, but I really didn't expect that the flying knife you threw today, Lei Qi Jiudan, was really beautiful!
"At that time, I also felt that I was at a great disadvantage to eat and live with this, and then be attacked by you.
"But at that time I really couldn't think of any other good solution, so I could only eat and live with this...
"I'm sure that Senior Brother Ni would applaud and praise you when he sees the flying knife you used today!" "It's not... that powerful."
Although the praise from his old enemy was quite helpful, Lei Qi still pretended to be calm and responded:
“It’s just that, although you took over Ni Jiuduan’s [Celebrity], I… was also the person he recognized to take over [Tianyuan].
"It's not that easy to trick me by using the transformation of Ni Dao!"
"Yeah, but after all, I always lose when playing slow chess!"
Rui Zhao's smile was still reserved:
"Forget about other competitions. I have to find a way to keep the [Celebrity] title that Senior Brother Ni gave me, so I thought of giving it a try with the Ni Dao Transformation!
"It's just that I was only thinking about the changes on the chessboard every day, and I forgot that you should have been prepared for Ni Dao's changes last year!
"Until I saw you play the 24th move, I suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu. Then I remembered that last year, Lei Qi 25th Dan, you also took the initiative to accept my Ni Dao invitation. I quickly stuck to you in the th move.
"I thought I had escaped a disaster! When I got close to you last year, you didn't have any follow-up measures...
“But I didn’t expect that you, Lei Qi Jiudan, actually hid a flying knife here - this is an additional preparation based on last year’s!
"You really are worthy of being the ninth rank of Leiqi!"
But Lei Qi didn't think there was anything to be praised for this, and replied calmly:
“There’s nothing strange about this…
"I know this Masters Tournament is definitely the one you value most, so don't neglect it."
"Eh?!"
Upon hearing this, Empress Zhaotian was instantly shocked, as if her great secret had been exposed:
"How do you know?"
"...How could I not know? You have always been such a pushover!"
In response to this silly question, Lei Qi, who had already started to pack up his chess equipment, couldn't help but complain:
"You know, ever since I met you, I've never taken my eyes off you! Damn it, I don't know what your temper is!
“In fact, after last year’s Challenger Finals, I was very sure that if I were to continue challenging you this year, you would definitely have new preparations.
"So this year, not only you are preparing for this year's celebrity tournament, I have also been doing my best to keep this appointment!"
"So, that's how it is!
"I'm not very good at hiding things..."
Hearing this, Rui Zhao blinked, and then said shyly:
"But you never took your eyes off me? That's...
"It's really embarrassing..."
“…Huh?!
"Oh no! That's not what I meant!"
Lei Qi, who found something wrong, quickly waved his hand to explain:
"I just said that I think you are a very good rival of the same age, so, that's why I pay special attention to you."
"Eh? Then, what's the point of that?"
The present Zhaojun, who was a little embarrassed at first, blinked and looked at Lei Qi with a puzzled look:
"I am a somewhat stupid chess player, but I can actually be valued by Lei Qi, ninth dan. This is really something to be proud of!"
"...
"...Why are you so self-deprecating?"
After staring at Rui Zhao for a few seconds, Lei Qi took the lead in retorting:
"You are my most admired peer... No, you are my most admired chess player, no doubt about it!
“Even if…
"Even that Liu Shixian can't compare to him!"
"Eh?!"
When the big hat of "the best person in the world is better than him" was put on him, the little fool was obviously a little panicked for a moment.
"But, but, my strength may still be far behind Liu Jiuduan..."
"It does not matter!"
Before the extremely surprised Rui Zhao could finish his answer, Lei Qi continued:
"I know very well that you will continue to grow stronger and become more powerful than Liu Shixian! You are my greatest rival in this life!
"Only if I can beat you in the celebrity match that you value most, will I be qualified to pursue the world's number one!
"So, I will take the [Celebrity] title from you, and then go to the LIG Cup and defeat Liu Shixian head-on, and drive the one who should go down the mountain!"
After saying this, the reigning chess master seemed to realize that he had said too much, and immediately said goodbye in a panic:
"Uh...so don't say you're stupid every day, otherwise it will make me look stupid...
"That's it! I'm leaving now, we'll fight again the day after tomorrow!"
“…Huh?
"Yeah! See you the day after tomorrow!"
Although she was somewhat surprised by the other party's extremely abrupt farewell, since the review was over, Zhaojun had no reason to ask the other party to stay any longer, so she immediately smiled.
After accepting the interview, Rui Zhao quickly stood up and prepared to accept the interview, so that he could make time to go back and prepare for the second game of the three-game match the day after tomorrow.
However, when she went to the storage room to retrieve her cell phone, she had just turned it on when a call came in.
Rui Zhao took it out and looked at it. He saw three big words displayed in the caller column:
【Brother Ni】
what……
As expected, my performance today will be criticized by Senior Brother Ni...
Seeing this, Xiao Hanhan couldn't help but frown slightly, but still took a deep breath and answered the phone honestly:
"Hello, Brother Ni!
"Um...I'm really sorry for today!
"As a celebrity in office, I not only failed to win the game today, but was even defeated by Lei Qi, 9th Dan! I really failed to live up to your trust!
"...
"…Eh? No, don't worry about it?
“That’s something people will care about!
"As a celebrity, not only did he fail to repel the challenger with his flying knives, but he was even stabbed by someone during his Ni Dao transformation. This is truly a disgrace...
"...
"Huh?! What do you mean it doesn't matter if a [celebrity] is lost!?
"This is the most important competition for me throughout the year! I have been preparing for it for the past year, even the World Championships I didn't take it that seriously!
"Ah... of course...
"If I have to say something, it's true that I've been going through a lot recently and have been a little too greedy..."
At this point, Xiaohanhan pursed his lips subconsciously, revealing a half-self-deprecating and half-self-blaming smile:
"Sure enough, facing Lei Qi Jiu Duan...
"You have to give it your all!" (End of this chapter)
