The Nongshim Cup, a three-way Go tournament between China, Japan, and South Korea, is set to witness another intense battle. Ichiryo, a ninth-dan player from the island nation, will challenge Xie Erhao, a Chinese ninth-dan player. Honestly, I'm quite curious about how this match will unfold. Xie Erhao has been in top form recently, achieving a seven-game winning streak in the previous Nongshim Cup and easily advancing to the main event of this edition, even knocking off Kim Myung-hoon, who had a four-game winning streak. Can Ichiryo break Xie Erhao's undefeated record? Xie Erhao: The Rise of a New "Challenger" in the Nongshim Cup Xie Erhao is truly remarkable. He made a name for himself in the previous Nongshim Cup with a stunning seven consecutive victories, almost as if he were cheating. The scene was so exciting that it made my blood boil. His sharp opening moves and precise calculations left his opponents with no chance to fight back. Some call him the new "Go prodigy," and I don't think that's an exaggeration at all. In this edition of the Nongshim Cup, Xie Erhao has been unstoppable. Advancing to the main event was as easy as drinking water, and then he cleanly defeated Kim Myung-hoon, who had a four-game winning streak. This kid is really starting to embody the spirit of a "challenger." However, I do believe there's some luck involved in Xie Erhao's success. After all, Go is a game where timing, location, and people can make a difference. Regardless, his ability to continuously win in such high-level competitions…