ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Endgame tablebase

Okay kiddo, imagine playing chess with your friend and you both have only two pieces left on the board. You have a king and a pawn, and your friend has a king and a knight. You both know how the pieces move, but you're not sure who will win the game. This is where endgame tablebase comes in!

An endgame tablebase is like a super smart computer program that knows every single move that can be made in a particular endgame situation, like the one you and your friend are in. It can tell you exactly which player is going to win the game!

Think of it like a big book with all the answers to chess endgames. The program has looked at all the possible moves that can happen with just a few pieces on the board. When you and your friend are playing, the computer can use its tablebase to tell you the best moves to make so you can win.

Endgame tablebase is especially helpful for really important chess games, where even the tiniest mistake can make you lose. It's like having a secret weapon that helps you win those tough battles, no matter how few the pieces on the board are.