ツークツワンク

noun

zugzwang

A chess term for a situation where a player is forced to make a move that worsens their position. Also used metaphorically in other contexts.

from German

• この局きょく面めんはツークツワンクで、どの手てを指さしても不ふ利りになる。

  This position is zugzwang; any move I make will worsen my situation.