Fang Xu chuckled and said, "Watch closely. I'm going to play a game against Chu Ying on the big screen. All the resident players should study hard."
After saying that, he went to the restroom to wash his hands, then set up the board and camera. The players gathered around the big screen, watching every change on the board with bated breath. Chu Ying's black stones and Fang Xu's white stones intertwined across the board, with both sides playing their openings extremely cautiously.
Fang Xu began with his signature steady Opening Strategy, quickly building solid territory across the board. Chu Ying responded with an Opening Strategy that looked casual, causing several players watching to whisper among themselves. A young player asked in confusion, "What is Chu Ying doing? His Opening Strategy looks completely disorganized." Yet just as Fang Xu seemed ready to consolidate his advantage, Chu Ying suddenly struck. A series of exquisite moves opened a crack in Fang Xu's defenses.
The watching players began discussing the game in low voices. One young player exclaimed, "That move by Chu Ying was incredible. Fang Xu is in trouble now."
The veteran player beside him disagreed. "The game is still long. Fang Xu's experience isn't for show."
Fang Xu was indeed an experienced player. He quickly adjusted his strategy and began advancing steadily, gradually turning the situation around. He cleverly exploited a minor mistake by Chu Ying and steered the Chess Game in a direction favorable to himself. The watching players began discussing it again. An excited female player said, "Look at Fang Xu's last few moves. He's truly calculating and seasoned. Chu Ying is in danger now."
But another player remained cautious. "Chu Ying's style has always been difficult to predict. It's still too early to draw conclusions."
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