On March 5, a shocking showdown was set off in the Chinese Go community. Gu Zihao, known as the first person in Chinese Go, suffered an unexpected defeat in the playoffs with Huang Yunsong, a famous post-90s player. This matchup was originally seen by chess fans as a key battle for Koo to stabilize his position and lead the team forward, but the result was unexpected.
In the fierce confrontation between Huang Yunsong and Gu Zihao, Gu Zihao took the black chess first and faced Huang Yunsong's white chess challenge. Recently, Gu Zihao's form has been up and down, which was clearly reflected in this game. In the lower left layout stage of the prologue, although Gu Zihao once gave black an advantage, the situation gradually became complicated as the game progressed.
Entering the middle and late game of the battle, Huang Yunsong showed excellent chess skills and tactical vision. He skillfully constructed the big picture in the mid-belly, gradually extending the advantage. In the end, after a simple ending on the right, Gu Zihao could not reverse the situation and could only admit defeat. This defeat is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Gu Zihao, and it also allows Huang Yunsong to continue to create a miracle of "upset" in the Weijia League.
The results of this competition once again prove the fierce and uncertain competition in the Chinese Go world. Even the recognized No. 1 can suffer a crushing defeat against a strong opponent. Huang Yunsong's 9-dan victory not only won him honor, but also injected new vitality and hope into Chinese Go.