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    Is there a word to describe an end game in chess where it is disadvantageous to move?

    Question #62120. Asked by soonappear. (Jan 30 06 6:47 PM)


    gmackematix

    		You mean "Zugzwang"?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugzwang

    Jan 30 06, 6:51 PM

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