1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. g1f3  2... d7d5  3. c2c3 Another interesting try by Ding to escape from mainstream theory when playing with White. 3... c7c5  4. d4c5  4... e7e6  5. c1e3  5... f8e7 Black has interesting alternatives that have been tried in grandmaster practice. 6. g2g3 When searching my database for games in this position, it becomes clear who is the mind behind this opening choice, as this has been played before by Richard Rapport. 6... b8c6  7. f1g2 