ZUGZWANG


Meaning of ZUGZWANG in English

ˈtsükˌtsfäŋ noun

( -s )

Etymology: German, from zug pull, tug + zwang force, coercion, akin to Old High German ziohan to pull and dwingan to press, oppress, compel — more at tow , thong

: the necessity of moving in chess when it is to one's disadvantage

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