In the rich history of Chinese chess, there have always been some players with extraordinary talents, whose achievements and talents are often overshadowed by the limitations of the times. Although these players have excellent skills, due to various external factors, they have not been able to reach their full potential, and sometimes even have to play the role of "green leaves".
Hu Ronghua is a legend in the chess world, and his achievements are undoubtedly extraordinary. However, due to a specific period in history, he lost the opportunity to participate in the individual competition, which undoubtedly affected his possibility of setting more records. The Northeast Tiger King Jialiang faced a similar challenge, and despite his tireless pursuit of the national individual chess title, he missed multiple chances to win the title due to the interruption of the competition.
The skills of Zhang Qiang and Yan Wenqing are equally unfathomable, but they often struggle to break through under the rule of the Lingnan duo, and they seek to break through by publishing books and recording chess lectures, which reflects their persistence and innovation in the face of difficulties. Zheng Weitong, the first player in southern chess, might have had more opportunities to show his chess skills if he hadn't been at the same time as Wang Tianyi, but in reality, he has been runner-up many times, which shows his unremitting efforts and perseverance in the fierce competition.
Overall, the stories of these chess players are not only a dialogue about talent and fate, but also a profound reflection on personal struggles and the challenges of the times.