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Zugzwang puzzles

Zugzwang: every possible move worsens the position, but a move must be made. Mostly an endgame affair — these puzzles win by handing the turn to the opponent at the exact moment when passing would save them.

25 puzzles available · average rating 2090 · range 1195–2596.

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#7J4kD rating 2381

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#doaOo rating 1575

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#0AXgA rating 2596

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#e2mDt rating 1757

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#1KSLC rating 2270

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#sAu4D rating 2339

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#bqN3n rating 2552

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#d5DSb rating 2332

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#oqLat rating 2544

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#FdbmE rating 2196

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#bHqcI rating 2262

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#erMD4 rating 1195

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