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A 8th dan like Uchimura Takuto, who is known as the best in his rank in Kansai, must have a reading ability that is probably no less than 1000 moves.
Therefore, it seems difficult! Really difficult!
Even if renowned players like Yuzuru Hanyu and Mitsuru Ikuishi, known for their offensive prowess, were to come, they would still find it difficult to achieve. It's unlikely that Seiseki Gekko would find it any easier.
"Besides, when Kofuji defeated an eighth-dan player in 37 moves, his opponent was actually a relatively weak eighth-dan player. Perhaps I should change my approach."
Luo Chen murmured to himself.
The competition among the four young champions of the Go world to determine who is superior is something that even someone as mild-mannered as Yaichi Kuzuryu has had his fighting spirit ignited, and he is no exception.
They might say they don't care, but deep down they definitely don't think so.
Moreover, just over ten minutes ago, he had made a promise with the proprietress of the Kiriya, Hinako Inui, and even planned what would happen next.
"There is."
After pondering for more than half a minute, Luo Chen's lips curled slightly as he finally came up with a very good idea.
Raise your hand and place the piece.
The flying car sped by and landed right on top of Yu Jiang's head!
Chapter 315 Half of the Pinnacle of the Chess World!
"what?"
"What's that guy from Adachi Ward thinking?"
"When did people from the Kanto region stop making the first move when playing chess?"
"What's going on?"
"I was just complaining that this guy takes almost a minute to think about his first move. Is he scared out of his wits by playing against Uchimura-kun? But... he didn't even make the first move?"
"I don't understand~"
"..."
Outside the chess room, countless professional Go players and enthusiasts from the Kanto region were all taken aback by Luo Chen's first move, some of them caught completely off guard.
Even the two professional 7-dan commentators fell silent at this moment. After a long while, one of them speculated and said, "Is Luo Chen 8-dan going to use the Zhenfei Car to deal with Uchimura Takuto 8-dan? I remember that in the Adachi Ryuo Tournament, there was a match where Luo Chen 8-dan used the Zhenfei Car."
Upon hearing this, many Go fans from the Kanto region suddenly realized what was happening, but after that realization, they were left speechless and dumbfounded.
Even some professional Go players who have achieved a certain rank are no exception.
The most heated debate between Kansai and Kanto Go players has always been about which faction, the Shinbikawa or the Ibikawa, is better.
It's better now.
At a competition of this caliber.
Despite being a Kansai Go player, Uchimura Takuto 8-dan used the Ikko-ryu, a move most commonly used by Kanto Go players, while Rakuchen, a Kanto Go player, opted for the Shō-ryu.
What the hell?
For a moment, they hesitated, unsure of whom to support.
After the initial stunned silence, whispers inevitably erupted, and even strangers couldn't help but tilt their heads and chat about the matter.
……
On the third floor of the Chess Club, there is an elegant tea-drinking area.
Kento Itoya, whom Luo Chen had met just yesterday, was right here.
Besides him, the two 9A-ranked players who participated in this Kyoto Meijin Tournament, Meijin Yuzuru Hanyu and Shinobu Taishi, were also sitting here.
However, there were clearly more than three people here.
There was a man sitting on the ground, who looked to be in his fifties and had sharp eyes. If an outsider saw him, he would definitely exclaim in surprise.
9-dan A, "Demon Hand Go Saint", the contemporary three-time "Go Saint" title holder: Yu Guitou Yao!
Standing next to Yu Guitouyao, with his back pressed tightly against the wall, was a thin man who looked much younger than Yu Guitouyao. His face was also very gaunt, but just looking at him made people tremble slightly and feel a deep sense of fear.
9th Dan A: [Master of Strategy], the contemporary holder of the title "Wise Prince": Jiu Daijue!
At the same time, another person walked out from outside, with an obvious and undisguised smile on his face. If Luo Chen saw him, he would definitely recognize him at a glance.
This was the same person he had met at the Shinomiya family banquet. Also a 9-dan A, revered as the "God of Relationship Shogi," the undisputed leader of the Zhenfei Sho Party, the "Melody Killer of Golden Time," and the contemporary holder of the "Jade Sho" title: Mitsuru Ikuishi!
This small tea room was, without a doubt, filled with six 9-dan A-level Go masters, representing more than half of the current Go elites.
Their presence here undoubtedly highlights the importance of this Kyoto Meijin Tournament. Even a 9-dan A-rank player like myself has to take this match seriously.
"Hehe~, interesting, Itoya-san. I went out for a bit just now and suddenly heard a commotion downstairs. Listening carefully, it turns out that a little guy has brought us a surprise."
As soon as Ikushi entered, he struck up a conversation with Kento Itoya, who was also a 9-dan in Kansai. He had a big smile on his face, but his eyes were fixed on the display screen labeled 3.
"Oh?"
Kento Itoya took a sip of tea and looked over with a smile.
I hadn't seen it before, but now that I saw it clearly, I was slightly surprised: "Not the first move? The Zhenfei Car Gang? Young Master Luo Chen?!"
Sakushi Mitsuru nodded with a smile: "That's right, I have a deep impression of this young king. I was there when he first showed his talent. In the Dragon King Tournament, I watched the whole thing, especially the amazing Zhenfei Car flip and Ruio Dacheng. Now... heh~!"
"Damn it! What are you so proud of, Ikushi Mitsuru? Even if you use the Zhenfei Chariot again, Luo Chen, an 8-dan player, is still the young king of our Kanto Go players!" Shinobu Daishi interrupted irritably.
“That’s right. Besides, Luo Chen, the 8th dan, just didn’t make the first move. It doesn’t mean he will definitely use the Zhenfei Chariot to play this game. On the contrary, your Kanto 8th dan, Wang Neimura Takuto, actually used our Iifei Chariot. Hehe~” Jiu Daijue stroked his chin and chuckled.
Ikushi Mitsuru's initially cheerful face darkened instantly, and he said irritably, "Did I say anything? What's the rush, you two damn Kanto people?"
Asking for flowers
"Alright everyone, stop arguing. If you really want to settle things quickly, let's settle it on the chessboard. Still not convinced? Let's play the next game." The famous Hanyu, dressed in a white yukata, interrupted with a half-smile.
The tea room suddenly became quieter.
The conflict between Kanto and Kansai on the Go board has lasted for so many years. How could they possibly settle the matter with just one or two games?
Besides, if a result is actually achieved, the winning side will naturally be overjoyed, but wouldn't the losing side become a sinner for all time?
I dare not make any rash promises.
"That's right. Since everyone is here, let's all keep quiet, have some tea, and watch the game. Actually, I'm quite interested in Brother Luo Chen."
Kento Itoya also tried to smooth things over, saying with a smile, "After all, he was the one who first came up with the concept of a pre-game shutout."
"That's true. From fourth to seventh dan, he played some very exciting opening moves. It's a pity that until a few days ago, he was completely crushed by Fujii, who shut down his eighth dan position." Yu Guitouyao spoke for the first time with a hint of regret.
"A front-board blockade, an eighth-dan, huh?" Shinobu Daishi rolled his eyes and muttered irritably, "How did that kid do that? I certainly couldn't do it."
Jiu Daijue clicked his tongue: "It doesn't fit my style of play either, but Brother Ikuishi, Brother Itoya, and Brother Meijin can definitely do it."
The three, including Ikushi Mitsuru, did not deny that they were quite experienced in attacking strategies and were confident that they could shut down an eighth-dan player in the early game.
Kento Itoya glanced at the row of match screens and smiled, "However, after I proposed the concept of a match with an early game blockade at last night's banquet, all four of them were quite confident, and as things stand now..."
Kuzuryu Yaichi, starting with a horn loss, immediately entered the usual horn-swapping attack game.
This kid, Shen Guo, seems to have made some progress in his self-developed Shen Guo style.
As expected, Fujii used the same method as that day, killing an eighth-dan player with 37 moves.
"Well, it seems that young Luo Chen is playing something quite new. His first move completely stunned Uchimura Takuto, and this second move... well, it doesn't seem to be the same as Zhenfei Che's strategy. Even I, an old man, can't quite figure it out."
Chapter 316 Uchimura Takuto 8-dan's Panic: That Deceptive Move, It's Here Again!!
Even A9 Go giant Kento Itoya couldn't quite understand Luo Chen's unpredictable moves.
Not to mention others.
That's why, ever since Luo Chen started taking this approach, the noise and commotion outside the arena has never stopped.
The second step follows immediately.
Then, the third step!
Each step is more mysterious than the last, more unfathomable and elusive, making it feel as if one is reading a book written in a foreign language.
"It really wasn't a flying car after all. I was so happy for nothing. It seems I can now wholeheartedly support Uchimura-kun again."
"However, everyone, if no one told me that the player Uchimura was playing against was Rakuten 8-dan, the young master of Adachi Ward, one of the four great young masters of our time, I would really think that it was a child playing Go!"
"A chess move with no strategy whatsoever."
"Is this how an 8-dan player plays? I'm dumbfounded."
"Damn it! If this is how 8-dan players really play, then what have all the games I've watched over the years been like? And what have I learned from all the hard work I've put into getting my professional rank, and now I'm a 5-dan player?"
"I'm going crazy."
"..."
In fact, at this very moment, Uchimura Takuto, an 8th-dan player who was fighting against Luo Chen, felt like he was going crazy.
what?
He played chess freely and had memorized countless chess scores, but he had never encountered a guy as strange and unconventional as Luo Chen.
He almost wanted to jump up and yell, "What the hell are you doing, you bastard?!"