The Bongcloud Attack is a notorious joke chess opening that begins with the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Ke2. It is widely considered one of the worst possible openings because it violates every fundamental rule of chess: it exposes the King, loses the ability to castle, and blocks the development of the Queen and Bishop. The meme gained legendary status in the chess community after being utilized by elite Grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in high-stakes online tournaments to 'flex' on opponents or show they aren't taking the game seriously. Today, it serves as a symbol of chaotic energy and psychological warfare, used to mock rigid strategies or celebrate the absurdity of winning with a self-imposed disadvantage.