Go: Is the portable old man the nine-time champion?

Chapter 447 Mentality

"It's hard to believe, Yi Zheng has actually fallen into a disadvantage?"

Jiang Mobai watched the increasingly fierce battle in the center of the chessboard and couldn't help but gasp. He analyzed the situation repeatedly and couldn't find any obvious problems with Yi Zheng's moves, but the current situation clearly showed that White was gradually becoming passive.

Although White has made overall connections in the center, there are clearly no eyes. Now that Black has solidified its position, the risk to the large dragon in the center is constantly increasing, and there is even a real risk of it being killed.

Yi Zheng was slain by a dragon? Is it true or false?

Not only was Jiang Mobai shocked, but all the professional chess players who were watching the game were also somewhat dazed.

Yi Zheng, who has been on a winning streak of dozens of games and is even considered by some to be a true "chess saint", has actually been suppressed by an artificial intelligence.
Are you kidding me?
How could a computer possibly have such capabilities?!
Is the end of the world for Go coming?!

At this moment, Mr. Ke, who was in the middle of the situation, also clearly felt that the situation was unfavorable. The more he realized that his situation was difficult, the more confused he became, with his mind filled with all sorts of thoughts that were hard to calm down.

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"This isn't just my game, it's Yi Zheng's game too!"

"I can't let my failure affect Yi Zheng!"

"The rotten axe handle has reappeared."

"A lifelong enemy".

"Am I really unable to beat a dog?"

Yi Zheng glanced up at Elder Ke, who was staring intently at the chessboard behind him, took a deep breath, and then firmly returned his gaze to the chessboard, saying in a deep voice:
"I will definitely win, because my strength is far superior to his! Even with the current gap, I will still be the one to win."

You mustn't panic during a game; fear is the root of a lifetime of losses.

Having spent so many years together, Yi Zheng can say that no one in the world understands Ke Lao better than him, especially his chess skills.

In fact, if Ke Lao had launched a strong offensive from the outset, artificial intelligence would probably have been at a significant disadvantage at this stage, rather than being in its current state.

Old Ke was not at a disadvantage because of a lack of strength; what truly trapped him was his own inner demons!

Even Yi Zheng is now certain that as long as Elder Ke can come to his senses, they can still win this game!

Mr. Zhang, who was sitting opposite him, felt a little confused when he heard this. Was Yi Zheng just trying to comfort himself?

Because based on his analysis of the computer data, he had determined that Yi Zheng was already at a disadvantage, and the data provided by the computer indicated that failure was not an option.

Mr. Zhang could already imagine that after this round, his company's stock price might hit the daily limit.

But Yi Zheng comforted himself, thinking that there was no need to say it out loud. He could just encourage himself in his heart. If he told others, it would be even more embarrassing if he lost.

Upon hearing this, Ke Lao, who was about to continue making moves to escape the large group of stones, was stunned for a moment, because these were the words he had said to Yi Zheng before, and now he was being lectured by Yi Zheng.

Staring at the situation on the chessboard, Old Ke suddenly recalled the countless games he had played before his time travel.

It seems to happen many times: even though the opponent is clearly not as strong as oneself, one is convinced before the match that one can never lose.

But precisely in crucial battles, in situations he believed were invincible, he repeatedly squandered his chances of reaching the pinnacle.

Many people even commented that he had long lost the "big heart of a super winner" that he was once so proud of.

Even Ke Lao himself sometimes feels that perhaps it is true, what others say is right, he is no longer the boy he used to be. He is no longer the boy who stubbornly said "I am the best in the world" no matter how many times he lost, but a person who would admit "I am not good enough, I am just bad".

But why is that?
He thought that perhaps it was because when he was young, he always felt that no matter how many times he failed, it was just a small setback, and he would definitely win next time.

But as I experienced more and more setbacks and grew older, the pebbles of the past became mountains, and everything became terrifying.

Each and every incident filled me with fear, fear that this was my last chance, fear that I would never have another opportunity.

The more fearful you are, the more opportunities slip away when they come your way.

So, were you ever afraid of artificial intelligence before?

meeting.

At that time, Master had already lost three out of sixty games online. Everyone knew that the gap between humans and artificial intelligence seemed insurmountable, and it seemed that humans had no chance of defeating artificial intelligence.

But I seemed even more excited at the time! The strongest opponent in history, I was going to fight him!
Despite the fear, I was even more excited.

That's why I was able to play a near-perfect first half in the second game, which was considered by the artificial intelligence to be perfect.

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... What do you mean by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? At worst, you just have to start all over again."

Old Ke looked at the chessboard and muttered something to himself, then couldn't help but laugh self-deprecatingly.

After all that, my mindset hadn't actually improved; it was just that the lack of pressure in informal matches and the overwhelming strength of others made me more confident.

"But that's enough to deal with this AI. I can't let myself become a stain on Yi Zheng's reputation for no reason."

Move 114, White, place!

The meaning behind Master Ke's move is very simple: it directly threatens the life and death of the black stones above, which is the most usable piece he has at the moment.

Both sides are still struggling around the ko fight in the middle, but it is clear that although the white group has escaped its predicament, it has made the black group's territory on the left side incredibly large.

Seeing this situation, Jiang Mobai couldn't help but shake his head, because he felt that the gap between black and white was already very large, and it seemed that it would be difficult for Yi Zheng to turn the tide now.

"I don't know if it's because of a cold, but Yi Zheng didn't play very well in this game. It will probably be very difficult for him to win now."

If it were anyone else, I would say this game is already over; the gap between the two sides is actually quite large now.

But because it's Yi Zheng, I feel he still has a chance. I don't think he'll lose until he concedes defeat.

Although Jiang Mobai was very reluctant to contradict himself, reality is reality. Black's series of attacks had yielded huge benefits, while White had essentially escaped with only one move.

Yi Zheng has dominated the human Go world with dozens of victories. Could he really be going to be defeated by a piece of software in the end?!

Don't do that!

Meanwhile, Old Ke stared intently at the chessboard, his eyes blazing.

A moment later, he quickly spotted the hidden flaw in the black pieces' formation.

"The 134th move, Xiao Fei!"

They're just a bunch of lowly dogs. Watch how your dad pulls off a desperate counterattack and turns defeat into victory!
(End of this chapter)