zugzwangs
/ˈzʊɡzwɑŋz/
noun
- Plural of zugzwang; situations in chess or other games where a player is forced to make a move that weakens their position.
- Learning to recognize zugzwangs is a key skill for advanced chess players.
- The grandmaster was famous for creating zugzwangs that trapped his opponents.
- In the endgame, several zugzwangs occurred, forcing the player to move into a losing position.
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