# Chess openings: What is the King’s Gambit?

Take your opening knowledge to the next level with the King’s Gambit!

Learning openings requires understanding chess notation, the system for naming pieces and moves. [Get a refresher on chess notation here](https://blog.duolingo.com/chess-notation/)!

## King’s Gambit: 3 quick facts

- The King’s Gambit is a daring chess opening that is no longer frequently played at [the top levels](https://blog.duolingo.com/how-to-become-a-chess-grandmaster/), although it occasionally pops up in high-stakes speed games.
- A favorite in the 1800s, and played in one of the most famous chess games of all time, [the Immortal Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal_Game?ref=blog.duolingo.com), this opening has since been semi-refuted by modern players and [computer analysis](https://blog.duolingo.com/chess-computers-vs-humans/).
- This [gambit](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#gambit) leads to [open](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#open), [tactical](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#tactical) positions that are rife with [sacrifices](https://blog.duolingo.com/chess-points-of-pieces/#sacrifices) and rarely lead to [draws](https://preview.duolingo.com/chess/terms/how-does-chess-end?ref=blog.duolingo.com).

## King’s Gambit: the moves

Here are the moves for the King’s Gambit:

1. e4 e5
2. f4

## Play on the wild side

Do you want a wild, exciting game to show off your attacking skills and [tactical](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#tactical) prowess? Then try the King’s Gambit!

If you’re looking for more openings, check out [our guide featuring over 30 options](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/) for every skill level!