Go: The live broadcast queen launched a gorgeous rebellion against the dog

Chapter 1122 Queen's Demeanor

"...Avoid the blade?"

Uesaka Rei tilted her head, her beautiful big eyes filled with confusion.

"Yes."

Liu Shixian nodded steadily, then turned his gaze to the large chessboard used for explanation, gesturing on the board with his hand, his voice carrying the insight and certainty unique to top-level chess players:
"Now everyone in the professional Go world knows that Huaxia Mingren Tianyuan's research on Ni Dao's variations can be said to have reached a level of perfection that no one can surpass!"
"It's even gotten to the point where... even though I'm the only victim, no one in the world dares to take the initiative to harm Rui Zhao anymore!"

"But in this crucial game, Lei Qi actually accepted Ni Dao's invitation!"

"As the old Chinese saying goes: 'Those who offer unsolicited kindness are either treacherous or thieves.'"

“I think Rui Zhao can definitely see that the other party is clearly up to no good!”
"Li-chan, you should be able to sense it too, right?"

"Ah...of course!"

Uesaka Rei nodded somewhat blankly, then, as if realizing something, blurted out:
"Brother Shixian, you mean..."

"Sister Rui Zhao's moves just now were the most conservative ones, not giving the opponent any chance to make an attack?"

"Correct!"

Liu Shixian smiled, then quickly pointed out a few key moves on the explanation screen:
"In fact, Rui Zhao's 32nd move, the single extension, had an obvious purpose—to make it clear that he was not giving Black any leverage and was first making his own shape solid!"
"Lei Qi's next move, the 33rd move, was a three-line stand, and this choice of point is very intriguing."

"Although this hand seems ordinary, it is quite meaningful in this chaotic situation caused by the 31st touch - it has a strong sense of continuing to strengthen and support the black stones in the lower left corner!"
"This perfectly matches Lei Qi's motive for making that sudden contact in the upper left corner, and it is indeed the most likely direction to set up an ambush after that unexpected contact!"

At this point, Liu Shixian's gaze returned to Rui Zhao's 34th move with white:
"When Rui Zhao saw the opponent make such a move, I estimate that Rui Zhao had basically figured it out in his mind—Lei Qi's flying knife was very likely hidden in this direction! And it was closely related to the five dead pieces in the lower left corner!"
"Although it's not easy to figure out what the opponent's pre-match preparations are, making that judgment isn't difficult!"
"So, she went all in and chose what she considered the most conservative, but also the least risky, way to reinforce her position: the small point on the second line!"

He paused for a moment, then said decisively:

"With this move, these five black stones are basically dead, with no use or significance to them, so there's no point in talking about throwing knives anymore."

"I understand……"

Rei Uesaka nodded repeatedly, but a hint of worry still flashed across her face as she glanced at the AI's win rate displayed in the corner of the screen.
"However... while this approach is safe, it is indeed too conservative."

"From the perspective of win rate..."

"...We lost some money, now it's almost a 50/50 split."

Liu Shixian immediately looked at her, his eyes calm:
"then……

"What's wrong with this?"

Uesaka Rei paused slightly, then her eyes widened as if struck by a sudden realization:

"……ah!

"Brother Shixian, you mean..."

"Sister Rui Zhao felt that as long as she could avoid being hit by a stray knife, it didn't matter if she suffered a small loss in this local area, gave up all the advantage she had at the start, or even put herself at a slight disadvantage..."

"With her strong mid-to-late game skills, she will still be able to win the final victory!"

"Yes, she's just that confident."

Seeing that Uesaka Rei understood, Liu Shixian said with great emotion:
"It has to be said that Miss Zhaojun of China may seem simple and honest on ordinary days, but on the chessboard, she really has the demeanor of a queen!"

He leaned back slightly, his gaze seemingly piercing through the screen, landing on the long-haired beauty in the game room who had already taken control of the game's rhythm:

"In my opinion, what's coming next is going to be a headache..."

"It seems it's Lei Qi's turn!"

...

...

Is this... a feeling that as long as you don't get stabbed, it doesn't matter if you suffer a little loss?

Meanwhile, in the chess room of the Hailing Hotel.

Staring at Rui Zhao's 34th move, a small point on the second line, Lei Qi, who was in the middle of the game, seemed to pause for a moment, and his fingers curled up almost imperceptibly.

Although Rui Zhao's judgment itself carried a sense of being underestimated, Xiao Lei, a 9-dan player, was very clear that this "underestimation," or rather, the absolutely confident tactical choice, had a solid foundation.

After all, even yesterday, he, holding the white pieces, couldn't truly shake the world's number one player.

In the cold world of winning, it is understandable that the opponent is now adopting the safest and least risk-free strategy to maximize their chances of winning.

But in front of his beloved, how could he be content to be so easily manipulated?!
Lei Qi straightened his slightly forward-leaning back, his eyes refocusing, sharp as a drawn sword.

Although Rui Zhao's second-line counterattack was unexpected, completely escaping Lei Qi's trap, as someone who had meticulously prepared before the match, he still had a deeper understanding of some of the subsequent key points and nuances of this change.

And this is enough to give me a slight advantage!
With this in mind, the reigning Go master began to strike again and again without hesitation!
35th move, a three-three bend!
Seize the key position in the upper left corner where the balance of power shifts between the two sides!

Move 37, attack and eat!

The crucial point in the lower left corner is definitely worth a move!
39th move, clamp!

Punish the opponent for not opening up in time and put pressure on the white stones in the upper left corner!
41st move, Big Fly!

While introducing foreign troops, they also initially stabilized their own situation.

Move 43, split two!

While creating an open space on one side, they continued to aim at attacking the white stones in the upper left corner.

Lei Qi made all five moves very quickly. And he was absolutely certain that each of his moves was the best choice for the AI!

On the contrary, Rui Zhao's choices here were not all one-sided responses. The situation...

I should be slightly better than others!
The thought flashed through Lei Qi's mind for a fleeting moment, but Lei Qi felt far from relaxed.

The advantage he gained from in-depth pre-match research was limited to this! The subsequent changes were far more complex than any pre-match preparation could have predicted!
For both sides in the game, what follows is unfamiliar territory!
Every battle will be a naked contest of pure strength, based on sophisticated calculations and value judgments!
Just then, after thinking for a while, Rui Zhao gave her the next answer:

44th move, six-way high hoist!

At first glance, this move seems like a nonsensical choice, but upon closer inspection, Xiao Lei, a 9-dan player, realizes that it is not an easy move to respond to.

On the one hand, this move has the effect of countering the ko threat.

Just now, on move 41, my own big knight move was aimed at moving a piece in the lower left corner of the center. But once that move was made, I had to plan again.

On the other hand, this move seized the high ground.

With White's upper left side currently under attack, this move provides additional security by supporting the outside.

In the end... Rui Zhao's move was the prelude to an attack!
The two black stones that I had just placed above me were now in a precarious position, as this sword pointed directly at their vital points from above, making them vulnerable to a fierce attack at any moment!

Kill three birds with one stone!
When these three points connect in the mind like lightning, an invisible pressure suddenly descends.

Rui Zhao's unfathomable overall control, insightful strategic vision, and profound inner strength are all evident in his seemingly sparse yet incredibly precise choice of locations!

Choosing a location... is it really that tricky?!
A cold, heavy premonition, like tiny ice crystals, silently rolled down his spine. Deep within Lei Qi's heart, a slight, uncontrollable unease settled.

In just a moment, he took a deep breath, completely suppressing all his distracting thoughts and that slight wavering, and letting his mind sink into the deepest part of his mind!

The reigning Chinese chess master has entered a state of "flow," preparing to rely on his current small advantage to fight with all his might against the world's number one player!
However, what Lei Qi didn't know at this time was:
This seemingly elusive yet incredibly cunning six-way high-hanging move precisely hit the AI's highly recommended first choice at that moment!
Its fall was more than just a clarion call for retaliation...

It was a silent declaration that opened the curtain on this game's truly dominant performance by Zhaojun!

(End of this chapter)