Chess Terms - Z
2 terms starting with this letter
Zugzwang
Compulsion to move. A position where one must make a move but any move worsens the situation
Zwischenzug
Also known as: Interposition, Intermezzo
A German tactical term meaning "in-between move." An unexpected move that temporarily interrupts the normal flow of moves to disrupt the opponent's plans. A technique that creates favorable developments by deliberately inserting a different move