EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Ding Liren on FIDE World Chess Championship and His Preparation

[@Chesssing]

He is looking more confident than before. Hope he will do great fight ❤

[@Neil.Menezes]

Such a nice personality... So humble, patient and considerate. Obviously as an Indian I'm rooting for Gukesh but it would be no shame losing to Ding either.

[@JJ-3721]

smart and innocent, that's a killing combination.

[@KATANA-7]

Mhm 😊

[@osgubben]

You cant dislike Ding!

[@SitaRamHanuman0009]

👍✅

[@gk9257]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@sudiprizal]

Ding too cute... in a good way ofc.

[@Jacob99174]

🫳🎤

[@matthewsalmon8194]

He's a great chess player - seems like a decent guy..bit of a lack of charisma tho (in public at least)

[@AryanChoudhury-n1q]

Although I'm rooting for Gukesh, Ding is too sweet mannn!❤ Love from🇮🇳❣️Ding

[@qnxz77]

His english is really getting better! Good luck Ding

[@JamieMartin-b6g]

What a beautiful man. Softly spoken, not haughtily parading his wonderful intellect and talents. We have much to learn from Ding Liren, not only about chess!

[@joedeclue9916]

Ding Liren is the man! what an awesome dude!

[@JoshuaAL]

Ding is in good shape, smiling, and so. Let's go Ding

[@Mars145]

I met Ding Liren in China at the China training base in Hangzhou right before he went to the world championship against Nepo. It was an amazing experience, and he’s a very quiet and humble guy. He’s very calm and friendly. He was very tense at that state, and I could tell he was nervous for the WC. His hands were shaking sometimes. (If you’re wondering how I met him, I trained at the Chinese chess team base In Hangzhou and while I was there, I met him a few times.)

[@peterhans3495]

I was in the Hangzhou chesstower as well for half a year, but unfortunately haven’t met any gms there. Though I won 20000 yuan in a tournament there, so I shouldn’t complain 😅

[@BOTFsean]

Idk if anyone else has noticed this but he looks physically much healthier again. Could be a good sign

[@sandraviknander7898]

Amazing to hear that he has some fighting spirit! I’m rooting for Ding all the way!

[@Debbie2324]

1:13 yes!!! Rapport-Ding collab is amazing!!! So happy to hear this ❤

[@Xi-op7gg]

Gonna wait for the Rapport-Ding clip after each game ends!

[@14-Peaks]

Ding LEGEND

[@alikarooni9713]

I sooooooo want him to win. This has nothing to do with Gukesh. I just find Ding a cool guy. He is also a great player. Go for it champ :)

[@TimCastle-vo3jf]

Ohh so is Gukesh not a cool guy or great player? Kidding, kiddingg lol. I just couldn't resist making fun of those idiots on youtube or x who come up with similar responses whenever someone's supporting Ding.

[@tobeess]

Ding is also kinda like the underdog in this situation, everyone likes an underdog.

[@Wolverine168]

Ding Is the real Champ

[@Tooshay70]

I am an Indian but i have massive respect for ding He is just so kind Good luck for match ding And hope you are doing well health wise

[@user-vr6px2wz3d]

Same, as an Indian, he is a likeable guy. I’m sure he’s making China proud back home, maybe they have a large chess community there too

[@kilzoldyck5114]

Richard Rapport lightening up Ding real good 😊

[@Damage_Inc]

Ding’s openness and the fact that he is willing to speak English for the sake of efficiency are why he’s so beloved in the chess community. He doesn’t give you the sense that he’s giving a PR answer to anybody.

[@怪人-b1x]

Incredible first win 🔥 Fans r so lucky to see Ding back in his form. He and Gukesh are gonna give fans an incredible tournament

[@Davidowskii99]

Even when seeming confident, he's still so humble.

[@troywakefield9250]

As much as I like Gukesh and want to see him become youngest world champion, I just can't root against Ding. He's just such a humble good dude.

[@allucard01]

Ding may not have been a great ambassador for chess due to his health issues, but he is undoubtedly the most humble champion in history. He truly deserves all our support for that and this shows how the game is just as important as the great players who play it.

[@arvindradhakrishnan8270]

Ding is a sweet guy.About a poem someone wrote him this time he says 'It's not as good as the Wei Yi poem'.😂😂😂So innocent and candid.

[@ObKling]

It's pretty funny. He's received more than one poem!

[@vanillacakes]

BEST OF LUCK DING❣️ So many of us are rooting for you - just do your best! We just want you to be happy! 🙏🏽 Your smile melts so many hearts 🥺💖

[@Pjbfrrr]

Rooting for you Ding!!

[@CareyFan]

Gukesh is the favorite. But it’s amazing how big of an underdog Ding is. Everyone is writing him off. Probably prematurely. Hope he shows the world how much heart he has.

[@shivampunia]

14:41 Bro was too honest about the poem that someone gave him this time😭😭

[@davidknutty]

Ding needs to bring back that fight. Its only his confidence that is lacking I feel. Because remember how much he fought to get to the WCC in the first place? I hope he plays at his very best because I know he could win again!

[@ExplodingSkull-n5y]

I don't feel he is needs much confidence to win. His that type of guy for whom, focus and concentration and zero distraction. He cannot afford to think about the press.

[@GabrielHaller]

Ding already archieved the highest title while fighting his own demons. Now it's just about having fun. I'm looking forward to it!

[@AwfulGreat]

Ding Liren is simply a class act, good luck to both players and to World Champion Ding Liren!

[@fatimaamjad8786]

He seems much more confident to me in this interview as compared to the one he gave to take take take team. I have hopes for him!

[@typicaldev]

Adorable level: 100%

[@thomasgriessnig1987]

I guess Ding doesn't know how much he is loved and respected Not only in China, but also here in the West!!! You are still my CHAMP - and win or lose you have your spot in the history books and No one can ever take that away from you!!

[@Velvet-ni6pu]

Rooting for Ding!❤It would be spectacular to see the ultimate comeback in chess. Although many feel Gukesh winning would do more good for chess, I think they underestimate how deeply Ding's potential story of overcoming all odds can touch people, old and new. India will continue to help chess thrive with all its talents and Gukesh will have another chance at the world championship. I hope this will be Ding's moment of glory.

[@ark1289]

Ding is so honest and wholesome. Being an Indian, i won't be disappointed of gukesh loses against him.

[@astv6491]

Sounds like a Chinese bot 😂

[@skurrskurr2032]

I'm rooting for Dingley Ren

[@illum-nati9806]

Smiling Ding 💗 Great thumbnail ☺

[@ngocngadotnet]

With the Chinese tradition of speaking half-heartedly, Ding Liren's simple and sincere way of communication deeply impresses me. You can achieve success and be loved without being pretentious or overly tactful.

[@tamboresdomundo8156]

Fantastic interviewer also, he's so cool and respectful, really trying to overcome the language barrier and getting the best of Ding. And Ding is so fantastic, a real rolemodel of a human beeing!

[@NF-Alpha]

I staked 1 million Naira on ding please, ding don’t bankrupt me.

[@Lunatecknga]

Well i hope you know how to cope with loss

[@melh937]

I sincerely hope you're joking 😂

[@bullymaguire8266]

Dang, that's like staking a toddler against prime mike tyson.

[@yuzhongdragon118]

​@@bullymaguire8266 so it means prime mike tyson cannot beat a toddler? 😂

[@NF-Alpha]

@@bullymaguire8266 well, thank God I didn’t stake on old Mike Tyson

[@Debbie2324]

Ding looking a little changed and more confident - I’m liking this - makes things more exciting 😅

[@diwakarsharma3228]

We wants competitive chess. No matter who wins.

[@prakash_clt]

Totally agree.

[@VivekJ96]

I'm rooting for Gukesh to win but I really want Ding to give his best. That'll make the match interesting. He's such a nice personality❤

[@vaibhavs2740]

Ding mentioning 3 weeks instead of 3 months is insane level of mind play.

[@chesschronicles2004]

YES !!! Raport is back ! That is the one thing i wanted from this championship the most

[@shvm.]

bro is the chillest chess player ever.. his face is always 😊

[@duraisingamvelu]

He is a chess player preparing for zillions of questions on board 😊 . Interview must be cake walk , good luck Gukesh & Ding ! - India.

[@abhisekpanigrahi6098]

Mental toughness of ding is something else

[@Academiculysses]

Ding prefers books than music 😊

[@JSaga1]

Ding is the purest

[@earthless8781]

I really like both Ding and Gukesh personalities

[@dev560]

As an indian, I feel good if gukesh wins... As a chess lover, I won't feel bad if ding wins ...

[@Szabby999]

Best interviewer I have seen in a very long time. My compliments!

[@christineschreiber5073]

he is such a darling! go Ding!

[@masterauthor]

his form is back! rooting for you Ding!

[@V1sper99]

No it's not

[@liverpoolfc1206]

Ding is our goat 🐐 of chess

[@GautamaBuddhapath]

Then what magnus is?

[@PerfectTime00]

Sheep 🐑

[@yakinteshome5976]

@@GautamaBuddhapath 🐑 i guess.

[@GautamaBuddhapath]

@@yakinteshome5976 yeah sheep is >>goat . Thanks for clarifying!

[@SilentThespian]

That's Magnussy Gnarlsen

[@cubingtony1]

Ding chilling 🥶🥶 and ding is literally chilling after game 1

[@kogiereddy2938]

So humble. i hope he wins 🏆

[@veydantjivimal]

Ding always be chilling

[@gindotes491]

Rapport helping Ding again such a nice friend 🔥

[@emmanuelkeaganteewestsprin788]

Ding is the goat.hope he wins the championship

[@griceldamontoya3859]

Team Ding!. He is just happy to be here❤

[@Facelessguruji]

Ding is so nice 😭😭

[@eshanazib9479]

I'm rooting for ding❤

[@theitgraphicsinafghanistan8871]

He is the Ngole Kante of Chess ♟️ such a humble man

[@mikethemo6434]

DING CHILLING🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@Lionhearted626]

No matter what happens, his legacy will be set in stone as one of the great chess players.

[@frosty129]

0:46 peak video editing 🤦

[@GabrielHaller]

"Thank you for questions" 😂

[@PascoaHS]

Rooting for you, champ!

[@0_0faizan]

Waiting for your comeback❤

[@Greenport824]

Love the confidence finally! Lets go!

[@MCMANCHESS]

All the best for the Championship, Ding!

[@moaek3966]

Let's go champ !

[@yakovvidberg7035]

Ding made himself look weak but now he’s going to play is real peroration and strength

[@America.uzbekistan]

I love ding as a person, he has so many things we all must take from him. Good luck him from the bottom of my heart❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤, UZBEKISTAN loves him😊😊😊

[@weixintoo5939]

Can't wait to see the match right now >< I didn't have any favour to either player, I just want to witness the great chess presented by both players =) Hopefully Ding can recover from his bad year and start enjoy this grand match, and good luck =) Same goes to the Gukesh too =)

[@abhisekpanigrahi6098]

Ding also a honest man who accept the truth about himself 😊

[@theNfl_Esq]

Hoping Ding makes an epic comeback and returns to his previous return. Dude is so honest and vulnerable. Regular people can relate to him especially those of us who have dealt with depression

[@theNfl_Esq]

Ding started off with a bang ‼️

[@shvm.]

5:45 THAT'S THE SPIRIT DING YOU CAN DO THIS!!

[@losperrisvlogs7715]

Good look brother can't wait

[@kramnikstudentc24]

Good Luck Ding! May the best player win. Fight

[@陳允昊]

Let’s go bro beat that India guy.

[@nileshseban1335]

Two persons competing for not only the greatest position in chess, but for the nicest player also

[@mbrayearth3557]

Good luck Ding, you got this

[@iiserinter4627]

All the best you should fight well

[@SaviorFs]

Ding is so humble

[@ohnoZomBri]

11:28 “ah yes pickelball 😃” I’ve not been keeping up as much with the chess world lately but these 2 both seem like impressive young men. I’m excited to follow the championship this year.

[@sreeramgt5120]

Ding is so cool and polite.

[@adrianrushiti7742]

lets be honest, we all want ding wining the match

[@abhisekpanigrahi6098]

ding always point to point no brif 😂...how look humble he is

[@diwakarsharma3228]

Time format is best. 2 hours instead of 3 hours for first 40 moves . Games will lasts in 5 hours . Previously it goes to 7 hours .

[@reddy1002-p8p]

Rooting for you Ding!!

[@sahrulmunir-f6o]

Ding Liren is the best 🤩👍, I want to be like him as a chess expert

[@Mrpallekuling]

I´ll be sad if Ding loses. Such a good player and a nice guy. Go, go, go, Ding!

[@uelidrogba8382]

Of course, I am rooting for my humble hero, Liren, and I hope he evolves to Jiren!

[@schoko2903]

Ding is just answering question. Not the questions asked but others

[@rockomax1491]

such a calm kid

[@illum-nati9806]

你是最棒的，加油 !!

[@choubeyritesh10]

Such a loveable guy ❤