endgame endgame /ˈɛndgeɪm/

noun

1. The final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board  ( end game , endgame )
   the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
   
2. The final stages of an extended process of negotiation  ( end game , endgame )
   the final stages of an extended process of negotiation
    The diplomatic endgame
   the diplomatic endgame