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Chess tactics

Zugzwang

Every move makes things worse. Make them move.

Example

Black has to move, and every move gives ground.

  1. 1... Kf8: If the king steps aside…
  2. 2. Kd7: …White's king takes the key square.
  3. 2... Kf7
  4. 3. e6+
  5. 3... Kf8
  6. 4. e7+
  7. 4... Kf7
  8. 5. e8=Q+: The pawn queens.

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