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US
/ˈɛndɡeɪm/
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[ UK /ˈɛndɡeɪm/ ]
[ UK /ˈɛndɡeɪm/ ]
NOUN
- the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
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the final stages of an extended process of negotiation
the diplomatic endgame
How To Use endgame In A Sentence
- Madeleine Bunting over-simplifies and distorts Britain's predominantly successful, peaceful and honourable decolonisation record The endgames of our empire never quite played out – just look at Bahrain, 18 April. Letter: The truth about the end of empire
- Even its considerable section of exercises from master games sticks closely to the basic endgames he discusses.
- Looking for a selfish advantage in a play, especially with a close scoreline and the endgame approaching, is a worthwhile exercise. Times, Sunday Times
- We have now reached an endgame of bishop versus knight where White's king is miles from the action. Times, Sunday Times
- We have now reached an endgame of bishop versus knight where White's king is miles from the action. Times, Sunday Times
- With the rise in use of exchange sacrifices, rook versus minor piece endgames are becoming more common, and there are key defensive techniques that a player must know.
- Without giving away too many spoilers, even though we are deep into the story's endgame by this stage, I'll give you a rundown of what has been added or changed.
- He is curious to know how White can win this endgame. Times, Sunday Times
- The merits of this particular zwischenzug will be determined by the voters during the endgame in November. Sound Politics: Last Call
- One of the most significant developments in this regard is the introduction of Helice Maki, another transplanted Earthling with an endgame that may or may not align with Quinn's. REVIEW: Kay Kenyon's The Entire and The Rose (Books 1 - 4)