The showdown was about to begin!
Since they had agreed to the showdown, there was no reason to back down, even if they were facing the country's top elites!
Fang Tian sipped his cola and wondered what kind of expert the other party would send to take up the challenge. But no matter who it was? The first one would definitely be 9-dan Zhang Tianhai.
This was because the other party's account had changed.
The name "Zhang Tianhai" appeared behind China's National Qiyuan. He would be the first to play.
Zhang Tianhai sent a message. "Great Sage of Go Heavenly, are you ready? It's about to begin."
Great Sage of Go Heavenly: "I'm ready."
Zhang Tianhai from China's Qiyuan: "This time, China's National Qiyuan will play the white stones."
Fang Tian was stunned and could not understand why he would choose the white stones.
"You guys are the challengers, so you should play the black stones first."
Zhang Tianhai from China's Qiyuan: "I'm better at playing the white stones. Even the experts from our National Qiyuan are good at playing the white stones."
In Go, there was a big difference between playing the black stones and playing the white stones.
Because the black pieces made the first move, the white pieces made the first move, which was equivalent to taking the initiative.
According to China's Go rules, the black stones would have to win at least 185 points, including the blank space they surrounded, to win.
Meanwhile, the white stones would only need to win 177 points, including the blank space they surrounded.
As for whether it was better to play the black stones or the white stones? Actually, they were more or less the same, with both having their pros and cons.
But Zhang Tianhai preferred to play the white stones. When he played the white stones, his chances of winning would be greatly increased.
In international tournaments, he had never lost to anyone who played the white stones!
It did not matter if it was a black stone or a white stone. As long as he won, it would be a grand move.
Fang Tian replied without hesitation. "Alright. I'll play the black stones. "
This time, it would still be decided by 10 games. On the black stones, Fang Tian would play alone, while the white stones would take turns to play!
Time was up, and the highly anticipated Go battle began!
The first game began!
Fang Tian, who was playing the black stone, placed his stone first. The black stone was placed at the intersection point at the bottom right.
Zhang Tianhai, who was playing the white stone, did not place it near the black stones. Instead, he placed it in the area to the right in front of him.
The black stones and white stones were placed far apart, as though they were minding their own business.
Next, Fang Tian placed a black piece on the left-hand side.
Meanwhile, Zhang Tianhai, who was at the Ninth Stage, began to set up his own formation and began to advance towards Blackie.
After more than twenty games, no one had the upper hand, but everyone could see that the white pieces were more methodical and clear.
As for the haters, there was only one word to describe them — chaos!
No matter how he looked at it, it looked like he was messing around. Blackie was like a plate of loose sand.
"Little brother, it's not right for you to play chess this way," a middle-aged man standing at the side said as he looked at the chessboard.
Fang Tian smiled and said, "That's my style."
As the saying goes, having no moves is better than having moves. Seeking victory in chaos is a very clever way of playing, and it can often confuse the opponent.
The middle-aged man didn't say anything. He stood to the side and continued to watch him play chess. As he watched, he shook his head. Who would play chess like this? It was such a mess.
However, after forty to fifty games, the middle-aged man was stunned!
The black pieces that were originally disorganized and shapeless were now linked together. Yes, linked together to form a large encirclement!
"Little brother, you're good. You're really good!" The middle-aged man gave him a thumbs up.
Over at National Qiyuan.
Zhang Tianhai's fingers were trembling. He didn't know how to make his next move.
He had thought that he had studied Fang Tian thoroughly after watching the tournament recordings over the past few days, but he hadn't expected him to play this move.
It was only now that he realized that he had set a trap from the very beginning. It was too late for him to realize it now. The white pieces were in a very passive position.
Biting his lip, Zhang Tianhai continued to play with Fang Tian …
By the time the 120th piece was played, the black pieces on the chessboard had already surrounded a large number of white pieces.
Zhang Tianhai was silent … One second, two seconds, three seconds … one minute … two minutes …
"Hai!" Zhang Tianhai was silent for a long time. Finally, he sighed and admitted defeat!
Everyone could see that there was no need to continue this game. Zhang Tianhai was bound to lose, and he had no choice but to concede defeat.
"Teacher, Teacher, it's not that you can't do it. It's just that his style just happens to counter yours, "the Seventh Dan player, Zhao Xiaonan, said.
Zhang Tianhai nodded and said, "That should be the case."
"Teacher, let me play the second game," Zhao Xiaonan volunteered.
"You can do it?" Zhang Tianhai looked at him suspiciously.
Even a Ninth Dan player couldn't defeat Fang Tian. How could a Seventh Dan player like him beat him?
"That person isn't that strong. I've already said that it's only because our styles counter each other that he beat you. Let me play, let me play. I'll definitely beat him! "
Zhao Xiaonan patted his chest confidently.
"OK. You play the second game, "Zhang Tianhai agreed.
Then, he stood up, and Zhao Xiaonan sat down.
After winning the first game, Fang Tian did not seem particularly excited. After all, it was just the beginning.
There were still many experts coming after him.
The second game began. His opponent's nickname changed. Behind Huaxia Qiyuan, the name Zhao Xiaonan appeared.
The second game began!
Fang Tian placed a black piece in the middle of the chessboard.
Zhao Xiaonan placed a white piece. The white piece was placed at the intersection of the black pieces.
After more than thirty games, the two sides were evenly matched.
The middle-aged man beside him did not quite agree with Fang Tian's playing style. He said, "Young man, wouldn't it be better for the black pieces to be placed at the intersection in front?"
Fang Tian ignored him and continued playing his own style. Suddenly, he felt an urge to go to the washroom. He immediately got up and left his seat.
The middle-aged man looked at the chessboard and could not help but click the mouse …
Zhao Xiaonan began to set up a trap …
After seventy or eighty rounds of chess, Zhang Wuji and the others went back and forth.
"Haha, it's a trap, it's a trap!" Zhao Xiaonan laughed excitedly.
The spectating seniors and juniors looked over. Indeed, a large number of black pieces were surrounded.
"Junior Brother, you're really good." A Ninth Dan player patted Zhao Xiaonan's shoulder.
Zhao Xiaonan smiled and said, "This Great Sage is not as scary as I thought."
The Great Sage placed a black piece, while Zhao Xiaonan placed a white piece …
Time passed quickly. After a hundred games, the black pieces were forced into a corner.
"We won, we won. We're definitely going to win this game!" The spectating players behind Zhao Xiaonan cheered happily.
At this point, the black pieces were doomed no matter what they did. Even the world's number one Go player could not save them!
The Great Sage of Chess fell silent …
Zhao Xiaonan immediately sent a message: "You're finished. Hurry up and admit defeat! Haha! "
Seeing that the other party was still silent, Zhang Xiaonan continued to send a message: "Let me tell you, I'm only a Seventh Dan player. There are stronger opponents waiting for you. If you can't even beat me, you're finished! You're definitely going to lose, haha! "
His attitude was very arrogant. The spectating netizens shouted, "The Great Sage of Chess counterattacks!"
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