1. d2d4 After playing 1.e4 and 1.Nf3 in his first two white games, Ding finally chooses his favorite opening move. 1... g8f6  2. c1f4 The London System is a frequent guest even for the elite nowadays. I've found just two games by Ding with this move order in my database. 2... d7d5  3. e2e3  3... e7e6  4. g1f3  4... c7c5  5. c2c3  5... f8d6  6. f1b5 The fourth most popular move. Ding played 6.Bd3 in a 2022 game. 6... b8c6  7. b5c6  7... b7c6  8. f4d6 