Last stages of a contest (7)

I believe the answer is:
endgame
(Other definitions for endgame that I've seen before include "close to board meeting" , "drama" , "closing moves on chessboard" , "closing stage" , "Closing chess moves" .)
I believe the answer is:
endgame
(Other definitions for endgame that I've seen before include "close to board meeting" , "drama" , "closing moves on chessboard" , "closing stage" , "Closing chess moves" .)