The Meaning behind "ZugZwang"

The Term "ZugZwang"comes from the German dictionary which translates to the meaning - "Compulsion to move". In Chess, this would be an instance where it's your turn to move a piece, but regardless of where you move, you will be at a disadvantage. To read more and view an example of "ZugZwang" in chess - check out our page that explains the concept very well:  http://www.zugzwang.in/the-meaning-of-zugzwang

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