der Zugzwang
/ˈtsuːkˌtsvaŋ/ noun · masculine C2- synonym of Zugpflicht (“the rule that a player cannot forgo a move”)
- a situation where this rule forces a player to make a disadvantageous move
- a situation where someone is under pressure to take action, though not necessarily with disadvantageous consequences.
Genitive des Zugzwangs · Plural die Zugzwänge
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zugzwang | die Zugzwänge |
| Accusative | den Zugzwang | die Zugzwänge |
| Dative | dem Zugzwang / Zugzwange | den Zugzwängen |
| Genitive | des Zugzwangs / Zugzwanges | der Zugzwänge |
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