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ZUGZWANG
Etymology
Noun
zugzwang (countable and uncountable, plural zugzwangs or zugzwänge)
(chess) A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
in figurative uses
Usage notes
Zugzwang typically refers to a situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move though he or she would prefer not to make a move.
Source: Wiktionary
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