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Printable Zugzwang Puzzles

Search 49,500 locally indexed real-game positions, narrow them by motif, difficulty or rating, then play each stored tactical line directly on the board without an upstream connection.

Printable worksheet

12 zugzwang puzzles, every difficulty, with answer key

Zugzwang wins by giving the opponent the move when every legal reply worsens their position. It is the signature weapon of pawn and minor-piece endgames.

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Positions from the Lichess open puzzle database (CC0). The answer key prints on the last page.