Sekirov Dictionary

zugzwang

/ˈzʌɡ.zwæŋ/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 4

noun2

A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move; a position where any legal move will worsen a player's situation.
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(figurative) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
- not only is there a lack of good alternatives concerning some particular policy decisions, but the whole Russian system is moving towards a zugzwang. — 2015

verb1

To force (a player) into a situation where they must make a disadvantageous move.

forms

zugzwanged · zugzwanging · zugzwangs · zugzwänge

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