Zugzwang is much more than a funny word chessplayers sometimes say. It is an important idea you have to keep in mind if you want to become a better chess player!
Have you ever heard of the German word “zugzwang”? It may sound like someone is sneezing, but it actually means “compulsion to move.” But why do you think a chess player would say that?
Find out everything you need to know about the zugzwang in this video. From what it means, to how to use it to your advantage, FunMasterMike will teach you all about this tactic. Learn how to win more games or draw when you have a worse position, using only the power of the zugzwang!
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