The term "endgame" refers to the final stage or phase in a game, where there are few remaining pieces on the board and players make their strategic moves towards checkmate. In chess, endgames involve king and pawn vs. king positions, where the objective is either to promote a pawn to a queen or checkmate the opponent's king. The endgame phase can also refer to other games such as draughts (checkers) or Go, where players strive to bring their pieces into a position that will allow them to capture the opponent’s remaining pieces and win the game.