What "endgame" means in chess

The endgame refers to the final stage of the game where there are fewer pieces left on the board and the focus shifts to strategy and tactics that will lead to checkmate. It usually begins when both sides have only a few pawns and pieces remaining, and the king becomes a more active participant in the game. Endgame techniques involve skills such as calculation, pawn structure, piece placement, and king safety, among others, and can often determine the outcome of the game.