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Date: 15 Feb 2006 00:31:57
From: Ray Gordon
Subject: What's this "Endgame" word mean?
Apparently it has something to do with chess, but I can't seem to figure it
out yet.

Is that like what happens at move 20?







 
Date: 16 Feb 2006 15:17:39
From: mogimyo
Subject: Re: What's this "Endgame" word mean?
I believe the endgame is the stage of the game where most of the pieces
have been liquidated off of the board. When I say pieces, pawns dont
count. So if each side still has all of their pawns and only a couple
minor pieces, i'd still consider that the endgame.



  
Date: 17 Feb 2006 12:33:59
From: Ray Gordon
Subject: Re: What's this "Endgame" word mean?
>I believe the endgame is the stage of the game where most of the pieces
> have been liquidated off of the board. When I say pieces, pawns dont
> count. So if each side still has all of their pawns and only a couple
> minor pieces, i'd still consider that the endgame.

You mean people keep playing with all that material gone?

(note: I peaked at USCF 2000 and was being sarcastic)





 
Date: 16 Feb 2006 02:04:17
From: J.L.W.S. The Special One
Subject: Re: What's this "Endgame" word mean?
The endgame is the last stage of the game, where there are usually only
one of two pairs of pieces on the board. It usually occurs after move
50, and not all games reach the endgame. In endgames, strategy and
tempo become paramount, and every piece must pull its weight.



 
Date: 15 Feb 2006 09:29:36
From: doctorjohn
Subject: Re: What's this "Endgame" word mean?
PMFJI,
I'm new to the group.

I think endgame = death.
(Refer to the play by Samuel Beckett.)

;- >

Dr. J


Ray Gordon wrote:
> Apparently it has something to do with chess, but I can't seem to figure it
> out yet.
>
> Is that like what happens at move 20?