The article explores the transition in strategy from chess and warfare, highlighting how simulation and technology have compressed the opening and middlegame phases. It argues that while we focus on endgame scenarios in various fields, the complexities of the middlegame remain vital and often overlooked.

Chess and modern warfare illustrate a trend where the focus has shifted from the complexities of openings and middlegames to a simplistic endgame mindset. This change reflects a broader societal impatience, leading to an oversimplification of complex processes and a misunderstanding of the value of the intermediate stages. The piece argues for the importance of engaging with the middlegame, where real challenges and developments occur.