In the Chinese Go world, there is such a couple, their love story is comparable to a script, and their chess skills are even more admirable. Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan, one is a talented teenager in the Go world, and the other is a talented female chess player, their combination can be described as a match made in heaven. Chang Hao insisted on marrying Zhang Xuan, who was 8 years older than him, despite his mother's opposition, and this love that crossed the boundary between master and apprentice finally came to fruition, but how are they doing now? Let's uncover the unknown behind this.
Chang Hao's name is thunderous in the Go world. From an early age, he began to learn at the age of six, was already a professional chess player before the age of ten, and at the age of twenty-one he was promoted to the eighth dan of Go, and soon after, he became a master of the ninth dan in one fell swoop. During his career, Chang Hao won three world championships and won numerous international tournaments, making him a legend in the Go world.
When it comes to Zhang Xuan, although she is slightly inferior to Chang Hao in terms of achievements, she is also a leader in the Go world. Starting at the age of eight, Zhang Xuan has reached the level of the fourth stage of the professional at the age of 14, and won the national women's championship in one fell swoop at the age of 22.
The encounter between the two is legendary. One day in December 1986, Chang Hao, who was only 10 years old at the time, met Zhang Xuan for the first time in the training of the national junior team. At that time, Zhang Xuan was already a rising star in the Go world, only 18 years old, and she won the championship in the Strait Cup. The first match between the two players is full of childhood innocence and dedication to the art of chess, and it also indicates their deep affection and cooperation in the future.
As the years passed, the two went further and further on their respective chess paths, and gradually changed from a teacher-student relationship to an equal partner, and finally developed into a partner. In 1999, Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan held a grand wedding in Changning District, Shanghai, which was not only a union of the two people, but also a symbol of a grand event in the Chinese Go world. Many players and guests from home and abroad in the Go world have sent their blessings, looking forward to the pair of chess couples working together to create more brilliance.
Things aren't always smooth sailing. Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan's marriage has also faced many tests. Although the two share the same pursuit and passion for Go, the trivial things and pressures in life often test their relationship. Especially when Chang Hao's mother initially opposed their marriage, the relationship between the two experienced some twists and turns. After all, the age gap and the transition from mentor to apprentice status as husband and wife are unusual in the eyes of many. But Chang Hao's love for Zhang Xuan was unwavering, and finally touched his family, and the relationship between the two developed smoothly.
After experiencing various difficulties in the early days, Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan's married life gradually got on the right track. Not only do they sharpen each other on the chessboard, but they also support each other in life and raise a pair of children together. The two children also inherited the wisdom of their parents, showed their love and talent for Go, and became the hope of the new generation of Go.
Chang Hao was particularly impressive between 2005 and 2009, winning multiple World Championships in a row. Although Zhang Xuan's results in world-class competitions are slightly inferior, she is still a strong player to be reckoned with in the domestic arena. During this period, Zhang Xuan won many domestic women's Go tournaments and maintained her high level of form.
In addition to the contest on the chessboard, the two often participate in Go promotion activities together, and are committed to passing on this traditional culture to more young people. Their efforts are not only limited to cultivating the next generation of chess players, but also hope to pass on more humanistic spirit and life wisdom through the platform of Go.
Despite this, the competition in the Go world is brutal, especially after the peak of the career, and every player will face ups and downs in form. Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan are no exception. As they get older, they gradually reduce their participation in high-intensity international competitions and devote more to teaching and training. This shift has eased the pressure of competition, but it has also brought new challenges and fulfillments to them.
In the process of adjusting to the retirement life, the relationship between the two is even more precious. Together, they have experienced the transformation from young teenagers to mature middle-aged, and the ups and downs along the way have not only exercised their personalities, but also deepened their feelings. Now, they spend more time with their families, enjoy a peaceful life, and occasionally participate in some social activities and public welfare undertakings.
Chang Hao and Zhang Xuan are not only legends in the Go world, but also profound revelations about love and life. They use their own experiences to tell us that whether it's playing on a chessboard or getting along in life, we need understanding, support, and growing together. They prove that true partners can not only win in good times, but also work together in bad times. Today, although they have stepped off the stage of their career peak, on the stage of life, they are still the model couple worthy of people's respect and learning.