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What is a zugwang?

What is a zugwang?

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What is a zugwang?, i really want to know!!

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Originally posted by Dance Master MC
What is a zugwang?, i really want to know!!
It's when your in a position where every move you make hurts you. Happens a lot in the endgame, rarely anywhere else.

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So is a forced draw, or just a REALLY bad position to be in?

an example would be nice......

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Well I'll be zugwanged!

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Here's a very simple example of mutual zugswang:


Each player prefers that it is the opponent's move.
With Black to move, it is a win for White.
With White to move, it is a draw.

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Originally posted by AlboMalapropFoozer
Here's a very simple example of mutual zugswang:

[fen]4k3/4P3/5K2/8/8/8/8/8[/fen]
Each player prefers that it is the opponent's move.
With Black to move, it is a win for White.
With White to move, it is a draw.
oohhhhh........😛