指し了りょう図ず

noun

endgame position (shogi)

A technical shogi term referring to a position in the endgame where the outcome is largely determined and both players are maneuvering for the final checkmate or decisive advantage.

• この指し了りょう図ずでは、先せん手てが有ゆう利りだ。

  In this endgame position, the first player has the advantage.

• プロの棋き譜ふには、よく指し了りょう図ずが載のっている。

  Professional game records often include endgame positions.