There is a parallel in the end game: Military advancements. Civilization lets you research new technology for significantly more effective military units, to e

There is a parallel in the end game: Military advancements. Civilization lets you research new technology for significantly more effective military units, to ease the mop-up phase. The equivalent military advancement in chess is queening a pawn. The difference is that chess requires continued tactical execution to get there, while Civilization lets you sit back and get there on a superior economy.