The term was notably used as the title for a 2013 episode of Criminal Minds .
(pronounced tsook-tsvahng ) is a German term commonly used in chess, literally translating to "compulsion to move". It describes a scenario where a player is put at a disadvantage because they are forced to make a move—since passing is not allowed—but every legal move makes their position worse. Core Meaning: The obligation to move is the problem. zugzwang.rar
In chess notation, a zugzwang position is sometimes indicated by the symbol "⊙". Zugzwang in Other Contexts The term was notably used as the title