Richard Rapport and Ding - The Artist and the Philosopher

[raduszilagyi]

It's so true. Being pretty opposite, they managed to work together brilliantly

[jydp]

Even at GM level, he doesn't consider himself creative enough. What a legend.

[diabmbaideen]

Not many champions give this much credit to their seconds.. ding is a great human ❤

[irvandipawangsa]

Ding and Magnus share something in common = Both prefer creativity over something that is already analyzed by computers or chess books. Sometimes such creativity results in losses, but they are okay with that.

[parthchavan]

The most down to earth person I've ever seen😄

[OG-Gangstaa]

He is so humble, down to earth, shy and very charming at the same time ♡ Got to love this simple yet handsome lad ♡ King Liren ♥️

[mikelaferjr.]

It was a great a collaboration between Rapport and Ding!! What an exciting World Chess Championship Match!! The fact that it was GM Nepo that gave GM Ding his only loss in THE CANADATES TOUNREMENT !! This will make a great Movie!! or Documentary!!

[CelebriTease-yh]

Dubov and Rapport are the most imaginative and creative chess players of this era.

[reyrayo]

What a great friendship ❤ for a lifetime legacy

[gangadharhiremath]

This boy player is so lovable with words and inner beauty.

[diamondlewis]

Wow he's the first Chinese chess world champion!

[gulmaster]

Ding, win or lose, we love you bro, keep being the excellent person you are ❤

[pakokbral]

I see various videos by super grandmasters (maybe rightfully) critiquing his style. Whatever is the case, this guy has come very far with his style and is due admiration. Very humble and self-aware of his strengths and weaknesses!

[gabrielmurray]

Ying/Yang! Simply beautiful, respect yo! ;)

[userw-fc]

Keep at it Ding - you're a legend

[mitchelcuizon]

a humble one. no GM/WC became him w/out hard works. still he said he's not creative. let's see if he is up to defend his throne.

[nossenkanter]

"I'm a different kind of artist: a choke artist." - Ding Chilling 🥶

[madhankumar]

Feeling sad for Ding 😢 lost his world championship title, even as an Indian chess fan, I felt sad for him....