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What is Zugzuwang?

  1. Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for you

  2. Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for your opponent

  3. Any move that you make would result in a draw

  4. Any move that you make would result in you to forfeit by time
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Explanation

Zugzwang (German for 'compulsion to move') is a situation in chess where any move a player makes will worsen their position. It's a disadvantage because the player is forced to move - passing is not allowed in chess. The term is also used in game theory and other strategic contexts.

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