Endgames
What does endgame tablebase mean in chess?
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In chess, endgame tablebase refers to a computerized database of endgames with a small number of pieces, providing perfect play for both players, and thus completely solving those endgames. As of 2012, tablebases have been calculated for all positions with up to seven pieces.
Endgame tablebase FAQ
What does endgame tablebase mean in chess?
In chess, endgame tablebase refers to a computerized database of endgames with a small number of pieces, providing perfect play for both players, and thus completely solving those endgames. As of 2012, tablebases have been calculated for all positions with up to seven pieces.
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