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knight in the endgame
[naɪt ɪn ðə ˈɛndɡeɪm]
noun
pl: knights in the endgame
cavalo no final da partida
1.
A chess piece (knight) that becomes strategically important or valuable during the final phase of a game when few pieces remain on the board
In this position, the knight in the endgame is worth more than a rook because of its unique movement pattern.
Nesta posição, o cavalo no final da partida vale mais do que uma torre por causa do seu padrão de movimento único.
2.
A person or entity that provides timely and crucial assistance during a critical or final phase of an endeavor
The investor acted as a knight in the endgame, saving the startup from bankruptcy.
O investidor agiu como um cavalo no final da partida, salvando a startup da falência.
Synonyms
last-minute savior
timely ally
final-phase helper
Antonyms
early deserter
false ally
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cavalo no final da partida
Standard chess terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
cavalo no final do jogo
Slight variation in terminology, using 'jogo' instead of 'partida'
Related Idioms & Phrases
knight in shining armor
eleventh-hour save
clutch player
endgame strategy
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