Endgame (Noun)
Meaning 1
The final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The grandmaster's expertise in the endgame allowed her to checkmate her opponent with ease.
- In the endgame, the king and pawn versus king and pawn scenario is a common occurrence.
- The chess player's strategy was to exchange pieces and enter the endgame with a strong advantage.
- After a series of exchanges, the players entered the endgame, where the outcome was far from certain.
- The endgame is often the most critical part of a chess match, as a single mistake can lead to defeat.