Zugzwang

German (Berlin)

/ˈtsuːktsvaŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (chess) zugzwang situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move
  • (by extension) situation where somebody is forced to act, but would prefer to remain passive

Etymology

Compound from German Zug (migration, train, move, draught) + German Zwang (compulsion, force).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Zwang

Gloss

compulsion, force

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