Meaning Of The Word Zugzwang

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zugzwang in American English
noun: a situation in which a player is limited to moves that cost pieces or have a damaging positional effect

zugzwang in British English
noun: a position in which one player can move only with loss or severe disadvantage
verb: to manoeuvre (one's opponent) into a zugzwang

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