Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group

Chapter 948: Chapter 923: Deadlock

”Smack!”

As the first piece fell, Jiahe’s face showed a serious expression.

He stared intently at Ye Chen, and stopped speaking.

Though this young man was very young, without even a rank.

But, for some reason, it was from this young man that he felt an invisible pressure.

This pressure was never present in any previous chess match.

Jiahe’s face was solemn, and he fixed his gaze tightly on the board.

Soon, many spectators unexpectedly discovered that Jiahe’s hands were trembling uncontrollably as he played.

Everyone felt that Jiahe seemed to have an invisible pressure weighing on him.

In so many matches, Jiahe had never lost composure like this.

The pieces kept falling from the two people.

However, as the game progressed, Jiahe suddenly felt that Ye Chen wasn’t that formidable.

He played very casually; it didn’t feel like the approach of a professional player.

Could it be that this guy was all show and no substance?

Jiahe was filled with confusion.

This strategy, Jiahe had never encountered before, nor seen such an opening.

Typically, players have their patterns when playing.

They would seize advantageous positions, such as the four corners.

Only then can they gain a strategic advantage first.

Yet, Ye Chen’s pieces were always centrally positioned from the start.

Seeing Ye Chen’s moves, some professional players and spectators with a little chess knowledge were stunned.

They couldn’t understand why Ye Chen would start in the center.

This is far from professional.

Liu Heng took a deep breath, ”It’s not right, Mr. Ye shouldn’t make such a basic mistake.”

Xiao Kai had a mocking smile on his face.

”Ye Chen seems like he’s all show; he just got lucky earlier. Now he’s showing his true colors.”

Xiao Kai didn’t miss the chance to mock Ye Chen with his words.

The other chess players below the stage shook their heads one after another.

Initially, everyone held great expectations for Ye Chen.

But judging from Ye Chen’s opening moves, he’s really not capable.

Ye Chen’s moves are unprecedented.

”This kid is too arrogant. Does he really think he’s a chess god, playing against Jiahe like this with such foolish tactics?”

”I originally thought he could bring glory to Hua Country, but it seems we were overthinking.”

Instantly, a wave of sighs swept through the chess room.

Everyone thought Ye Chen couldn’t win.

Now, everyone could only hope Ye Chen wouldn’t lose too badly.

After all, Ye Chen’s strategy looked like certain defeat to anyone who knew a little about Go.

Jiahe looked at Ye Chen’s moves, his face showing a mocking smile.

”Kid, I initially thought you had some skill; turns out this is all you’ve got?”

Jiahe made another move.

But as soon as Jiahe’s piece landed, almost simultaneously, Ye Chen made his move.

Jiahe was taken aback.

Could it be that Ye Chen already knew where Jiahe would place his pieces?

Ye Chen placed his pieces too quickly, giving the impression that no thought was involved.

Smack, smack, smack!

The board was filled with more and more pieces.

Almost every time Jiahe made a move, Ye Chen was right behind him.

Two people’s playing speed was very rapid.

Ordinary players have thinking time when playing.

But Ye Chen is different; he doesn’t need to think.

Every time, Jiahe’s piece had just landed, Ye Chen’s piece would fall almost simultaneously.

The speed at which the two played was dizzyingly fast, leaving everyone breathless.

”Ye Chen is placing his pieces very quickly.”

”Doesn’t he think about the board?”

”Jiahe’s a seasoned warrior; Ye Chen thinks he can disrupt Jiahe’s rhythm by playing fast, but that’s too naive.”

”What’s this strategy Ye Chen’s employing, lacking any pattern?”

”I think Ye Chen is just an amateur player.”

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

Almost everyone was convinced Ye Chen would undoubtedly lose.

The room was dead silent.

Everyone focused intently on the progression of the game.

Many wanted to see the layout they hoped for on Ye Chen’s board.

But whether professional or amateur players, they frustratingly discovered Ye Chen’s chess skills could only be described as chaotic.

It was completely disconnected from the game, lacking any rhythm.

However, what surprised everyone was that, although Ye Chen’s moves lacked any order, Jiahe seemed unable to deal with Ye Chen.

Jiahe wanted to trap Ye Chen, but Ye Chen always managed to break free effortlessly.

Initially, people’s eyes were filled with disappointment, but as the match progressed, their expressions turned more serious.

They could feel that with the game’s evolution, the two sides were fiercely battling.

The gap between them wasn’t as imagined.

Jiahe’s offensive was powerful, but it was as if punching into thin air.

On the other hand, Ye Chen, though seemingly at a disadvantage, could rapidly break through at key moments.

Smack, smack!

The two players dropped their pieces again.

But this time, Jiahe didn’t make a quick move as usual but held the piece in his hand and fell into thought.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

Jiahe was known for quick playing, but now he was contemplating for a long time.

This had never happened before in previous matches.

What’s going on?

The crowd grew confused.

Everyone stared at the board.

Especially Liu Heng and several other high-ranking players, all fell into deep thought at that moment.

Suddenly, Liu Heng slapped his thigh.

”Mr. Ye is incredible; this move is brilliant.”

Almost simultaneously, several other players also noticed the subtlety.

”Awesome, so that’s how it is.”

It turns out Ye Chen’s seemingly chaotic moves unknowingly had already cornered the white pieces into a dead end.

The whole game, Ye Chen appeared to play casually, but in reality, he was weaving a net.

”Master Liu, this game?” the host asked.

Liu Heng smiled and said, ”Master Ye is truly formidable. You see, now the white pieces seem to have a big advantage, but in reality, Heizi has silently changed the situation. Only here and here, if we place the pieces, the white pieces will be pushed into a desperate place.”

After hearing Liu Heng’s explanation, the other audience members finally understood.

The scene burst into commotion.

My god, so that’s how it is.

Everyone was shocked.

A seemingly stagnant game actually hid lethal intent.

How did Ye Chen manage this?

The previous disdainful mockery vanished without a trace.

People’s eyes on Ye Chen were filled only with shock.

Initially, they always thought Ye Chen was playing randomly, but now they realized Ye Chen had been carefully setting a trap.

”This is so clever; how did Mr. Ye pull it off?”

”My god, such a layout requires being able to control every move of the opponent.”

”This is a true master, so impressive.”

Unknowingly, Ye Chen had already cornered Jiahe into a dead end.

This was the main reason why he was in deep thought, refusing to make a move.