Unconquered Youth ·

Author: Li Ang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The legendary "Magic Kid" Lee Chang-ho has long become a world champion. Just as people grew tired of the old story of master-disciple battles and the media ran out of fresh ideas, suddenly from somewhere, an invincible teenager emerged onto the world chess stage, reaching the highest podium. This is Lee Sedol, who seemingly appeared out of nowhere from the remote Fugui Island in South Korea. Compared to the "Stone Buddha" Lee Chang-ho, what makes Lee Sedol more relatable to fans is that he is a real person—someone who eats, sleeps, has emotions, and expresses joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. He is punctual, sometimes late, even withdraws from tournaments, and lives life unrestrainedly. These traits form Lee Sedol's simple yet distinct personality. On the chessboard, this personality manifests as a "natural flow" style of play—without rigidly memorizing opening moves, without sticking to conventions, and without imitating others. He plays freely and still wins. This is Lee Sedol, and this is the true hero in the hearts of chess fans.