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ZugzwangIf all moves that a player can play weakens his position but this player has to play a move because it is his turn , it is called Zugzwang. The player has to make a move and he is obligated to play one of the bad moves . | |||
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No. 1
Samisch - Nimzowitsch |
The situation of White is zugzwang. White cannot prevent to lose a piece. a3,a4 and b3 are temporary moves. Even if he plays these moves, he is forced to play one of the moves given below later .
1. Bc1 ? BxN or 1. Re2? (or Rgf1? ) BxR or 1.Rc1? Re2 2. Qxe2 Bxe2 white lost the queen or 1. Bf1? BxB or 1.g4 R(f5)f3 2. BxR Rh2 mate |
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