Zugzwang (9.18.2009)

Definitions of zugzwang on the Web:

• Zugzwang (German for "compulsion to move", ) is a term originally used in chess which also applies to various other games. ...
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• Zugzwang is a musical work by Juan Maria Solare.
  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugzwang_(musical_work)

• A situation in which every move available to the player is disadvantageous
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• German for "compelled to move". A situation that occurs when any move a player makes will weaken his/her position, however, he/she is ...
  www.geocities.com/allentownchess/terms.html

• The obligation to move.
  homepage.ntlworld.com/gpjnow/VC-GP.htm

• A situation whereby all possible moves for a player will create a disadvantage.
  www.jaqueslondon.com/games/chess/chess_terms.php

• German for "compulsion to move." Instead of automatically recapturing material, one player makes a move that creates a larger threat (such as mate) and gets the material later.
  www.mgopu.ru/PVU/2.2/English/Sports&Games/Chess3.doc

• A position in which all legal moves lead to trouble.
  www.askthechessmaster.com/glossary.html