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IP

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08 Nov 15

Hello everyone. I believe that there is a term which applies when a player can't move without putting themselves at a disadvantage; maybe they are 'in' something? (apart from trouble). But I can't remember the term and it's annoying me. Anyone....?

Senecio Jacobaea

Yorkshire

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08 Nov 15

Originally posted by Indonesia Phil
Hello everyone. I believe that there is a term which applies when a player can't move without putting themselves at a disadvantage; maybe they are 'in' something? (apart from trouble). But I can't remember the term and it's annoying me. Anyone....?
Zugzwang

IP

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08 Nov 15

Originally posted by Ragwort
Zugzwang
Thank you Mr Ragwort, no wonder I couldn't remember it....

e4

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Being married.

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Fast and Curious

slatington, pa, usa

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20 Nov 15

Originally posted by Ragwort
Zugzwang
Pronounced Zuss'-Vong I think.

A stable personality

Near my hay.

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Not tsoog-tsvarng?

Milwaukee, WI

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Tsoog-tswong