@Aloy-13 Wrong, indian chess fans were rooting for gukesh or for none of both. If there were rooting for Ding, i would be surprised, why would any indian person root againts an indian? Also, entire indian is a way to say, pretty understandable
Breaks my heart to hear him say what has been told so many times to him: "Worst world champion". I hope he realizes that this comparison done by evryones else is just subjective and useless. Ding was a world champion and no one can take it away from him.
Yes that part broke my heart, I hoped those comments didn't reach him. He has achieved more than so many world champions. Gold medals (twice for country and individual for board 1), one of the highest ratings of all time 2817, second longest unbeaten streak at 100 games, #2 in classical for a long time, #1 in rapid and blitz, big top tournament wins. There was a time he was outplaying Magnus quite consistently. Also won 5 classical games in 2 world championships, which is so hard when players are so well prepared and most matches are basically all draws. For comparison, Caruana won 0, Karakin won 1, Nepo 0 in his first match etc. Ding has accomplished way too much and he is a worthy world champion.
Majority of pro chess players and commentators (usually ex players) are salty and in most cases not at the SGM level.. they can't even analyse without eval bar but want shi* on the elite players
From these past two world championship matches he made at least two million dollars, probably more than theee million. So financially he’s solid at least. It’s not everything of course but at least that’s nice.
@joelmacinnes2391 Gukesh received approximately $1.35 million and Ding $1.15 million. Do a google search. I won’t post a link because often the comment gets removed.
@joelmacinnes2391 Prizes: The total prize fund for the match is $2.5 million, with specific distributions based on game outcomes. The prize fund will be distributed as follows: Each player will receive $200,000 for each game they win. The remaining prize money will be split equally between the players. If the winner is decided on a tie-break, the prize money will be divided as follows: the winner receives $1,300,000, and the runner-up receives $1,200,000.
Exactly what I thought. Even in the press conference right after Game 14 I thought he looked almost happier in a way. Weird. Like the burden had been lifted...
Nope, he clearly said he was still hoping for a tiebreak. What you're mistaken for happiness is simply the relief that the effort and stress are over. But he's actually pissed off at himself. He mentioned both the decisive mistake in the last game and the tiebreak.
as much a i love gukesh and am over the moon for him i am equally sad for ding. he is just such a good guy. You simply cant root Against him.i love them both
@@asathelogiclaman637 being a good guy doesnt cut it. Sheathing his competitive prowess lost him the world championship. If you see how he opted to draw every time he had any advantage shows his lack of self confidence and killer instinct. And ironically lost to the boldness of Gukesh opting to push the last few games to the limits to get a win from Ding.
Every time Ding smiles it makes me happy, I wish nothing but the best for Ding. He will always be my favorite world champion. I'm currently reading the book "Ding's Best Games" and it's amazing, he has beaten every top player in incredible fashion. He is one of the players with most iconic games in history. Truly brilliant player, and more important, even better person. Genuine, realistic, professional and nice. Never has uttered a bad word about any competitor, never threw tantrums or sly accusations or drama farm. He's always pure class. He fought hard in this match and the ending is heartbreaking, but he gained so many fans! I can't wait to follow any tournament he participates in next. I hope he continues Ding Chilling!
Ding is such an inspiration to me. He made me not give up. I will always be a fan of him whether he wins or loses future games. You are and always will be the 17th World chess champion. Your entire journey to the top is often forgotten. Rook to g6 will always be remembered by me when you declined that draw and you went for that win. That's a world champion move there. He played magnificently this WCC. No regrets. It's time for you Ding to enjoy life :) You've made it to the top of the mountain. We hope the best for you Ding. And remember, you are an inspiration to not just me but so many others around the world. Don't be sad that you lost. Be proud of what you have achieved in your chess career. I aspire to be like you Ding.
You can tell he has a heart pure as an innocent child. What not to like about Ding? Like the interviewer said, once a world champion he is always a world champion.
Even though I was supporting Gukesh. I like Ding a lot. He is such a nice innocent person. Always giving the positive energy and vibe. If there is any cuteness award in chess, ding will win that undisputed
@@2596mrSurprisingly a lack of drama from Indian fans, considering they usually don’t like China. I guess that speaks to Ding’s character and how hard it is to hate him
@@JoeARedHawk275 conflict with china and us indians solely based on politics, people to people connection is and always was good. We asians understand each other.
@@JoeARedHawk275that's purely political. Chinese and indians have more similarities than indian and Western cultures. From family values to education values and also being amongst the oldest civilizations, culture connections are historical
As a person Ding was the most humble world champion in history hope world remembers him this way. Love how cool he his and hope he comes out of all the negativity in his life he had to go through last year he deserves utmost respect ❤
Ding looks relieved that he lost the title. The crown seems to be very heavy. No wonder Magnus gave it up to just enjoy chess through blitz, rapid and freestyle.
he also said that he is relived because now he wont be the worst world champion. manthat guy was so much in pressure. people comment without thinking what their words can do to a person
Over the whole last years people's been calling him the worst world champion, undeserving etc etc and it's good to see him come back and perform his absolute best and he may not have won the title but he won all our hearts.
How is he the worst? Guy just beat everyone in Candidates and beat the beast named Nepo, the former challenger. Losing to another beast in Gukesh in the last game is just the way of life. These things happen. Let's never forget Ding is also a 2800, he's just going through a bad form, like every athlete has from time to time. They aren't machines in the end of the day. And even Magnus resigned from playing the WC as it is too demanding and exhaustive.
To be honest I won't be surprised if he actually goes on to play amazing in 2025 considering there's no pressure on him and we might see the old ding back
I'm so happy to see Ding smiling again so soon. You can tell that the pressure to perform in games as the sitting world champion was really wearing him down, as well as the negative comments form people who will never be anywhere close to being as good or humble as he is. You will always have our hearts Ding, wish you all the best!
how about giving the man the respect to take all the time he needs to answer? yes his english is very limited but he also has a way of thinking and developing his answers. if he takes a minute let him take a minute. this is not tiktok. give the man the respect - he earned it
When Ding unleashes his deadliest form he can take down anyone. He is the true nemesis of Magnus. If it wasn't for his mental struggles he would reach his true potential. If he would have played the whole wc with the tenacity he played game 12 he would have retained his crown. Ding is a true champion and a legendary player who could beat all champions of the past in their prime. Ding ❤
Ding is so sweet, still hoping for a tie break match. 😊Ding and Gukesh are two humble souls. They gave us a very emotional match this year. 14 great games and some were the most accurate wcc games in history. 😊
I think Ding at his best came the nearest to Magnus's level, out of all the top players playing today. I hope he gets back to playing his best chess soon!
Perfectly put. Prime Ding was an absolute Magnus level threat as Magnus himself has said that. Hopefully he bounces back and plays some exciting chess.
being an indian were generally very polarized we just don't like our competitors in sports but how can we even think about hating such a lovable person like ding.
@@kshitizyadav3174 Yupp, that's the biggest polarization which has been ingrained in their brain since childhood it seems..wherever they go..they always do south this south that shi......😂😂
this is so heartbreaking, yet wholesome. ding really had every chance to beat gukesh. but it's great to see that he seems to enjoy himself after the loss, now that all the pressure is off.
I have seen people suffer from depression first hand and what is can do to their lives. Although I rooted for Gukesh, I am happy to see Ding keep a smile on his face and I am sure after this baggage is offloaded from his back, he will unleash the envious skills that make him such a great player. Mental health care and conditioning is a serious need of the hour for people of all walks of life. Keep smiling and work toward your next set of goals Ding. All the best!
Wonderful human being. His strategy most of the match was clearly to reach tiebreaks. He relaxed a few moments too early sensing he could force the final draw. That he said "no games tomorrow" showed his mindset. He plays some amazing chess and blessed us with the most beautiful mate in World Championship history!
Hailing from China - a country that literally doesn't care about 'international chess' as they call it in Mandarin - it is mighty impressive that he achieved the status of world champion. 真太厉害了！
I think Ding has to physically get back to form to realize his peak. He seems to be complaining about energy and how that impacted his calculation, intuition, and confidence. Some part of that has to be due to his actual physical shape declining.
Man this truly hits, it's not that he lost but the way he lost is extremely heartbreaking a blunder in a completely tied game costed him the world champion title and it was the last game not anyone can comeback from that and this is a prime example of how brutal chess is
Thank you ding for the great moments. You fought hard and converted loosing positions to draws. We, as chess amateurs had enjoyed your presence. You’re a legend. You showed us that you can defend against any GM. That’s what a true champion is.
Ding will be forever my champion, I loved him since before he gained the title, and I'm happy for him because the crown was too heavy to carry in deed, people are too hungry for blood and cocky personalities, it doesn't suit him, he is the guy that walks by the river listening to Bob Dylan and reads philosophy, poetry and history books for fun. Let him be, he is great in his own way, he is humble, kind, respectful, responsible, a very cool and role model human being. I am looking forward to see him happy doing whatever he wants to do. The chess world will miss somebody this humble and respectful in the spotlight, but the ones of us that knew him will always remember what chess looked like when he dared to play on his own, with few preparation, with openings that GM's usually calls amateur ones. Thank you Ding ❤
Love you Ding! Looking forward to seeing you in tournaments away. Hope the loss also took away the unnecessary pressure. You are an amazing fighter. Keep playing chess ❤🎉 will be following your games in the future too
Just love this good human Ding..... So cool... He might of lost the WC title but He is truly a world champion in the minds of people.... Best wishes for all his future endeavors..
Looking at the prize money, it is evident that the crown takes away a piece of you. Magnus internalized it and didn't defend the title. Ding didn't blundered, he traded; traded the rook for the peace of life. 😇
Ding struggled so much, yet still delivered a performance that nearly won him the whole thing. There's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of-in fact, its quite the opposite, in my opinion. He should be proud. I also think losing the title might actually be a good thing for Ding. Life isn’t just about achievements or performances; it’s also about you, your well-being, and your happiness. And with all that pressure weighing on your shoulders, finding happiness isn’t always easy. I mean, we all saw what Ding was going through this last year.
What an amazing guy. I loved watching him play so much this World Cup and will be following him closely from more on. The kindest, chillest world champion for sure, we should all aspire to be a little more like him.
With the burden of the world champion gone , hope to see Ding return to his 2019 form , the Ding who won the sinquefeld cup by beating Magnus Carlsen , who in a rapid game against Carlsen made 7 consecutive king moves to win creating the "immortal Ding walk" and the Ding who once refuted Fabiano's home preparation over the board . Even now Ding's head to head against Carlsen in classical is -2.
There are 18 people in human history who can call themselves undisputed world chess champion. He's one of them. Anyone else who has been mocking him recently not only hasn't come close to achieving what he has achieved, but also very clearly has no idea how it feels when you are constantly waging a war against your own consciousness and everything else feels like a side quest to that. I have nothing but admiration for this man, a true fighter, the 17th world champion.❤
"It’s heartbreaking to say, but Ding was never truly appreciated as a world champion. He was constantly compared to Magnus, and people kept questioning his worth, even though he earned the title through the same eligibility criteria that’s been followed for years. As an Indian, I feel proud and overjoyed that the trophy is back home, but watching Ding walk away from the table and pass the world champion title to Gukesh with such grace and a smile broke me. It shows the incredible character he has. Honestly, this had me in tears."
I´m a Ding Liren fan for some years, it is heartbreaking to see him blunder this tournament ... Gukesh is a great player and i congratulate him for his victory! I like both players, but i would be better for me, if some of this guys wins his final match, not loose his final match! Hope you understand what i mean!
Ding is a pure soul. He is like a baby panda but also a true World Champion. It's impossible to not love him. It's quite possible that he has more fans in India now than elsewhere, including yours truly from Mumbai.
It is really disappointing to see people comment on Ding's chess. He is a great World Champion. And it is only fair to say anything about his title when you have actually won one. Real champion supports real champion.
I don't care what the haters say for me, HE IS ONE OF THE TRUE WORLD CHAMPION ! I'm an Indian so inherently I wanted Gukesh to win but never could I dislike DING at all and rooted for him, had it been anyone else like cocky Hikaru I would have been trash talking, but god dam Ding is one of the most if the most genuine honest loveable and cute guy
entire india was rooting for gukesh but never against ding.
we love you ding ❤
true
that is so true❤
Gukesh fan was rooting Gukesh. Don't include all India when it's not true.
You guys are awesome!
@Aloy-13 Wrong, indian chess fans were rooting for gukesh or for none of both. If there were rooting for Ding, i would be surprised, why would any indian person root againts an indian?
Also, entire indian is a way to say, pretty understandable
Breaks my heart to hear him say what has been told so many times to him: "Worst world champion". I hope he realizes that this comparison done by evryones else is just subjective and useless. Ding was a world champion and no one can take it away from him.
china hater campains obviously said that
He should reply back and say at least he has been a champion.
Yes that part broke my heart, I hoped those comments didn't reach him. He has achieved more than so many world champions. Gold medals (twice for country and individual for board 1), one of the highest ratings of all time 2817, second longest unbeaten streak at 100 games, #2 in classical for a long time, #1 in rapid and blitz, big top tournament wins. There was a time he was outplaying Magnus quite consistently. Also won 5 classical games in 2 world championships, which is so hard when players are so well prepared and most matches are basically all draws. For comparison, Caruana won 0, Karakin won 1, Nepo 0 in his first match etc. Ding has accomplished way too much and he is a worthy world champion.
Majority of pro chess players and commentators (usually ex players) are salty and in most cases not at the SGM level.. they can't even analyse without eval bar but want shi* on the elite players
Even if he would be, he is still part of a list of greats that only include 18 people...
Ding is such a humble and likable guy, dude deserves a very good life
From these past two world championship matches he made at least two million dollars, probably more than theee million. So financially he’s solid at least. It’s not everything of course but at least that’s nice.
@@simon6495 Where are you getting these numbers? 200 thousand maybe but I'm fairly certain it's nowhere near the millions
@joelmacinnes2391 Gukesh received approximately $1.35 million and Ding $1.15 million. Do a google search. I won’t post a link because often the comment gets removed.
@joelmacinnes2391 Gukesh won $1.35 million, Ding won $1.15 million.
@joelmacinnes2391
Prizes:
The total prize fund for the match is $2.5 million, with specific distributions based on game outcomes.
The prize fund will be distributed as follows:
Each player will receive $200,000 for each game they win.
The remaining prize money will be split equally between the players.
If the winner is decided on a tie-break, the prize money will be divided as follows: the winner receives $1,300,000, and the runner-up receives $1,200,000.
Ding is so much more likable than most of the other top players. Hope to see a lot more of him.
100%
Is it just me or does he look already much happier and more energetic?
Exactly what I thought. Even in the press conference right after Game 14 I thought he looked almost happier in a way. Weird. Like the burden had been lifted...
True
Yep the obligations and expectations are gone. Now he can care for his mental health.
Nope, he clearly said he was still hoping for a tiebreak. What you're mistaken for happiness is simply the relief that the effort and stress are over.
But he's actually pissed off at himself. He mentioned both the decisive mistake in the last game and the tiebreak.
it's probably the lack of pressure, i'm happy for both him and gukesh
I'm a simple man: I see Ding, I upvote
Bro wrong subreddit
1:45 "I am still hoping for a tie break match today" 🥺
as much a i love gukesh and am over the moon for him i am equally sad for ding. he is just such a good guy. You simply cant root Against him.i love them both
@@asathelogiclaman637They are two great guys. It breaks your heart to root against any one of them. 😊
@@asathelogiclaman637 being a good guy doesnt cut it. Sheathing his competitive prowess lost him the world championship. If you see how he opted to draw every time he had any advantage shows his lack of self confidence and killer instinct. And ironically lost to the boldness of Gukesh opting to push the last few games to the limits to get a win from Ding.
Would be great to see a friendly rematch while both are still in Singapore.
@@voidl3s246Imagine if Ding played the championship liked he played game 12
I have nothing but respect for this man.
Every time Ding smiles it makes me happy, I wish nothing but the best for Ding. He will always be my favorite world champion. I'm currently reading the book "Ding's Best Games" and it's amazing, he has beaten every top player in incredible fashion. He is one of the players with most iconic games in history. Truly brilliant player, and more important, even better person. Genuine, realistic, professional and nice. Never has uttered a bad word about any competitor, never threw tantrums or sly accusations or drama farm. He's always pure class. He fought hard in this match and the ending is heartbreaking, but he gained so many fans! I can't wait to follow any tournament he participates in next. I hope he continues Ding Chilling!
Who wrote that book? And where is can read it? Is it available in other languages?
You are correct.
Ding is such an inspiration to me. He made me not give up. I will always be a fan of him whether he wins or loses future games. You are and always will be the 17th World chess champion. Your entire journey to the top is often forgotten.
Rook to g6 will always be remembered by me when you declined that draw and you went for that win. That's a world champion move there. He played magnificently this WCC. No regrets. It's time for you Ding to enjoy life :) You've made it to the top of the mountain. We hope the best for you Ding. And remember, you are an inspiration to not just me but so many others around the world. Don't be sad that you lost. Be proud of what you have achieved in your chess career. I aspire to be like you Ding.
so wholesome...
Ding is clearly a person with a huge sense of responsibility.
Honest and humble.
Ding is 17th World Champion. No one can change that. Love from India.
You can tell he has a heart pure as an innocent child. What not to like about Ding? Like the interviewer said, once a world champion he is always a world champion.
Even though I was supporting Gukesh. I like Ding a lot. He is such a nice innocent person. Always giving the positive energy and vibe. If there is any cuteness award in chess, ding will win that undisputed
every indian loves ding as well. its the most peaceful tournament lol.
@@2596mrSurprisingly a lack of drama from Indian fans, considering they usually don’t like China. I guess that speaks to Ding’s character and how hard it is to hate him
@@JoeARedHawk275 conflict with china and us indians solely based on politics, people to people connection is and always was good. We asians understand each other.
Y'all love to infantilize him for some reason as Naroditzky said. Treat him like the adult he is. He doesn't need your stamp of "cuteness".
@@JoeARedHawk275that's purely political.
Chinese and indians have more similarities than indian and Western cultures.
From family values to education values and also being amongst the oldest civilizations, culture connections are historical
As a person Ding was the most humble world champion in history hope world remembers him this way. Love how cool he his and hope he comes out of all the negativity in his life he had to go through last year he deserves utmost respect ❤
Ding looks relieved that he lost the title. The crown seems to be very heavy. No wonder Magnus gave it up to just enjoy chess through blitz, rapid and freestyle.
i don’t think it’s the same reason they gave up their crowns
Magnus just lost motivation to play classical chess
@@memedaddy007magnus is afraid.
It's an excuse to remain at the top.
he also said that he is relived because now he wont be the worst world champion. manthat guy was so much in pressure. people comment without thinking what their words can do to a person
Could he have blundered Rf2 on purpose? 🤔 Hard to imagine, but maybe subconsciously he was ready to tap out (not just of the match, but the WC title)
How can you not love this guy
Over the whole last years people's been calling him the worst world champion, undeserving etc etc and it's good to see him come back and perform his absolute best and he may not have won the title but he won all our hearts.
How is he the worst? Guy just beat everyone in Candidates and beat the beast named Nepo, the former challenger. Losing to another beast in Gukesh in the last game is just the way of life. These things happen. Let's never forget Ding is also a 2800, he's just going through a bad form, like every athlete has from time to time. They aren't machines in the end of the day. And even Magnus resigned from playing the WC as it is too demanding and exhaustive.
4:56 Ding is absolute gold
To be honest I won't be surprised if he actually goes on to play amazing in 2025 considering there's no pressure on him and we might see the old ding back
He was online playing bughouse chess 4 hours after losing game 14. Just to relax lol
I'm so happy to see Ding smiling again so soon. You can tell that the pressure to perform in games as the sitting world champion was really wearing him down, as well as the negative comments form people who will never be anywhere close to being as good or humble as he is. You will always have our hearts Ding, wish you all the best!
how about giving the man the respect to take all the time he needs to answer? yes his english is very limited but he also has a way of thinking and developing his answers. if he takes a minute let him take a minute. this is not tiktok. give the man the respect - he earned it
I think this reporter is probably one of Ding’s biggest fans. He was always rushing to interview Ding. So sweet to watch. 😊
Have a wild guess what his job is
He showed the world that you can reach the highest title in your field while being a humble, kind and genuinely good person ❤
I am so happy to see Ding smile. I hope he once again will show the world what an excellent player he is.
Lol
We love you bro you made me cry when you said "No Game Tomorrow"😭😭
Ding is a fantastic nice guy. He lost the title but won a fan.
Same
true
Worst deal in the history of deals
When Ding unleashes his deadliest form he can take down anyone.
He is the true nemesis of Magnus.
If it wasn't for his mental struggles he would reach his true potential.
If he would have played the whole wc with the tenacity he played game 12 he would have retained his crown.
Ding is a true champion and a legendary player who could beat all champions of the past in their prime.
Ding ❤
We always like to use the words like greatest,strongest player,etc. For me Ding Liren is the most likeble world champion ever.
Lol
Ding is so sweet, still hoping for a tie break match. 😊Ding and Gukesh are two humble souls. They gave us a very emotional match this year. 14 great games and some were the most accurate wcc games in history. 😊
still my world champion
Once a world champion always a world champion
"I am quitting chess and becoming a manifestation guru." - Ding Chilling 🥶
We love you Ding ❤❤❤ ..... 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
Somewhere he’s relieved
Gukesh himself in his speech talked about Ding that he is a true world champion, an inspiration to him and praised him a lot. I hope he heard that.
Yes he heard that, he was at the ceremony
I think Ding at his best came the nearest to Magnus's level,
out of all the top players playing today.
I hope he gets back to playing his best chess soon!
Perfectly put. Prime Ding was an absolute Magnus level threat as Magnus himself has said that. Hopefully he bounces back and plays some exciting chess.
I still think Fabi owns that honour. He peaked higher and he completely stonewalled Magnus in the world championship and drew every match.
@@shebin4146 bruh not absolute magnus level… he was quite close, but not at his level.
@@user-kd4cv2oj4yDing at his best posed lots of issues for Magnus and was even the favorite by Karpov to challenge Magnus for the throne one day
Both fabi and ding own the honour.@@thebiglebrowski3695
Both players are such gentle and respectfull persons. A lot of people can learn a lot from Ding, and not just about chess.
being an indian were generally very polarized we just don't like our competitors in sports but how can we even think about hating such a lovable person like ding.
100%. Ding should be the last person to be hated in chess world.
Not true. South Indians don't think in such polarizing ways.
@@bmno.4565lmfao using "South" Indians in itself is polarising . The irony 🤣🤣
True 😂 @@kshitizyadav3174
@@kshitizyadav3174 Yupp, that's the biggest polarization which has been ingrained in their brain since childhood it seems..wherever they go..they always do south this south that shi......😂😂
this is so heartbreaking, yet wholesome. ding really had every chance to beat gukesh. but it's great to see that he seems to enjoy himself after the loss, now that all the pressure is off.
Will forever love ding as a person.
Ding will be the most unforgettable world champion for millions of us.
I, a full blown grown man grinning ear to ear when he mentioned Ding Chilling
Ding is such a gentle guy, i wish him the best.
It's so wholesome to see Ding again, great to see him composed.
I hope he will qualify for the WCC again and see him in action again
Wishing you the very best Ding and hope to see you bounce back. Respect from Ireland.
Ding chilling has been real !!!
@@Diego14SU so edgy bro
@@Diego14SU He is listed as a world champion. I'll be waiting to see your name on the list.
Ding, you will always be OUR CHAMPION! ❤
I am very grateful, for witnessing such beautyful and lovely people like Ding and Gukesh..❤
Legend ding liren❤❤❤❤❤
I have seen people suffer from depression first hand and what is can do to their lives. Although I rooted for Gukesh, I am happy to see Ding keep a smile on his face and I am sure after this baggage is offloaded from his back, he will unleash the envious skills that make him such a great player. Mental health care and conditioning is a serious need of the hour for people of all walks of life. Keep smiling and work toward your next set of goals Ding. All the best!
He is so sweet 🥹
You are the world champion anyways🥇💕
Wonderful human being. His strategy most of the match was clearly to reach tiebreaks. He relaxed a few moments too early sensing he could force the final draw. That he said "no games tomorrow" showed his mindset. He plays some amazing chess and blessed us with the most beautiful mate in World Championship history!
00:13 "No title?" 😢🤧
that was really heartbreaking to hear
You cant but love ding❤
Hailing from China - a country that literally doesn't care about 'international chess' as they call it in Mandarin - it is mighty impressive that he achieved the status of world champion. 真太厉害了！
I think Ding has to physically get back to form to realize his peak. He seems to be complaining about energy and how that impacted his calculation, intuition, and confidence. Some part of that has to be due to his actual physical shape declining.
Ding is so much chiller and relaxed now. Pressure is off his shoulders. What a cool dude. Take it easy, Ding.
Hes a sweetheart
Man this truly hits, it's not that he lost but the way he lost is extremely heartbreaking a blunder in a completely tied game costed him the world champion title and it was the last game not anyone can comeback from that and this is a prime example of how brutal chess is
Ah, I'd love to see a rematch between Gukesh and Ding. What a nice guy.
6:13 It's adorable how he lightens up when he finds the word "responsibilities"
Thank you ding for the great moments. You fought hard and converted loosing positions to draws. We, as chess amateurs had enjoyed your presence. You’re a legend. You showed us that you can defend against any GM. That’s what a true champion is.
“Fortune favors the brave.” Ding. 😊
I love this guy, so humble, so gentle. A true Champion!
Worst or best. A world champion is a wolrd champion and you have achieved it. Nothing can change that Ding. Be proud.
Ding will be forever my champion, I loved him since before he gained the title, and I'm happy for him because the crown was too heavy to carry in deed, people are too hungry for blood and cocky personalities, it doesn't suit him, he is the guy that walks by the river listening to Bob Dylan and reads philosophy, poetry and history books for fun. Let him be, he is great in his own way, he is humble, kind, respectful, responsible, a very cool and role model human being. I am looking forward to see him happy doing whatever he wants to do.
The chess world will miss somebody this humble and respectful in the spotlight, but the ones of us that knew him will always remember what chess looked like when he dared to play on his own, with few preparation, with openings that GM's usually calls amateur ones. Thank you Ding ❤
I feel Ding. Will remember this sportsman for the rest of my life ❤ ❤
Love you Ding! Looking forward to seeing you in tournaments away. Hope the loss also took away the unnecessary pressure. You are an amazing fighter. Keep playing chess ❤🎉 will be following your games in the future too
Man looks like he lost weight in a day
Crown must be too heavy
Ding might have lost the final match but he has won many hearts. Love from India.
Just love this good human Ding..... So cool...
He might of lost the WC title but
He is truly a world champion in the minds of people....
Best wishes for all his future endeavors..
He way well be the most likeable chess world champion there's ever been. We love you Ding, you're wonderful! ❤️
He was the nicest world champion with no haters
Yes. Very nice guy.
7:09 looks good to see him smile like that😊
Two years ago, he said that being the world champion was not that great, he wanted to be the Best player in the world. He is insanely humble. 😮
People respect Magnus as a world champion and chess player. People love Ding for being a human being, regardless of his chess and personal challenges.
I was rooting for Gukesh obviously, but Ding won heart of many many Indians like me..
Looking at the prize money, it is evident that the crown takes away a piece of you. Magnus internalized it and didn't defend the title.
Ding didn't blundered, he traded; traded the rook for the peace of life. 😇
Ding struggled so much, yet still delivered a performance that nearly won him the whole thing. There's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of-in fact, its quite the opposite, in my opinion. He should be proud.
I also think losing the title might actually be a good thing for Ding. Life isn’t just about achievements or performances; it’s also about you, your well-being, and your happiness. And with all that pressure weighing on your shoulders, finding happiness isn’t always easy. I mean, we all saw what Ding was going through this last year.
What an amazing guy. I loved watching him play so much this World Cup and will be following him closely from more on. The kindest, chillest world champion for sure, we should all aspire to be a little more like him.
With the burden of the world champion gone , hope to see Ding return to his 2019 form , the Ding who won the sinquefeld cup by beating Magnus Carlsen , who in a rapid game against Carlsen made 7 consecutive king moves to win creating the "immortal Ding walk" and the Ding who once refuted Fabiano's home preparation over the board . Even now Ding's head to head against Carlsen in classical is -2.
That was the problem. Expectations. Lets hope he is happy and enjoys. The past can not happen the same way it was.
There are 18 people in human history who can call themselves undisputed world chess champion. He's one of them.
Anyone else who has been mocking him recently not only hasn't come close to achieving what he has achieved, but also very clearly has no idea how it feels when you are constantly waging a war against your own consciousness and everything else feels like a side quest to that.
I have nothing but admiration for this man, a true fighter, the 17th world champion.❤
Ding seems like such a humble and likable dude, much love and good luck
"It’s heartbreaking to say, but Ding was never truly appreciated as a world champion. He was constantly compared to Magnus, and people kept questioning his worth, even though he earned the title through the same eligibility criteria that’s been followed for years. As an Indian, I feel proud and overjoyed that the trophy is back home, but watching Ding walk away from the table and pass the world champion title to Gukesh with such grace and a smile broke me. It shows the incredible character he has. Honestly, this had me in tears."
We all love you Ding! You're a very inspiring world chess champion and even a better person!
I´m a Ding Liren fan for some years, it is heartbreaking to see him blunder this tournament ... Gukesh is a great player and i congratulate him for his victory! I like both players, but i would be better for me, if some of this guys wins his final match, not loose his final match! Hope you understand what i mean!
Ding is a pure soul. He is like a baby panda but also a true World Champion. It's impossible to not love him. It's quite possible that he has more fans in India now than elsewhere, including yours truly from Mumbai.
Ding is a warrior both on and off the chessboard
just in love with his innocent character.
It is really disappointing to see people comment on Ding's chess. He is a great World Champion. And it is only fair to say anything about his title when you have actually won one. Real champion supports real champion.
Love u ding....from India.
Ding WC ❤ 🎉 from 🇮🇳
I don't care what the haters say for me, HE IS ONE OF THE TRUE WORLD CHAMPION ! I'm an Indian so inherently I wanted Gukesh to win but never could I dislike DING at all and rooted for him, had it been anyone else like cocky Hikaru I would have been trash talking, but god dam Ding is one of the most if the most genuine honest loveable and cute guy
How nice to see Ding happy and smiling after what happened🖤
Ding is a gem.
Good Ding looks relieved here. First time I have seen him like this in a long time.
DING YOUR A LEGEND
He is so sweet and humble ❤
Love this guy. He is just a gem of a human being!
How chill this guy is.❤