The third and last phase of the game, when there are few pieces left on the board. The endgame follows the middlegame.

The part of the game where the King should come out and fight (with fewer pieces left on the board). The ending phase of chess.

The final phase of the game when there are few pieces left on the board. The endgame generally starts after queens have been exchanged or when the immediate goal is to promote a pawn.