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German
Zwischenzug
TSVISH-en-tsoog
/ˈtsvɪʃəntsuːk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
zwischenzug
Dictionary meaning
An in-between chess move that poses a threat before the expected reply.
Examples
- A clever zwischenzug won the exchange.
Pronunciation tips
- German; 'z'=‘ts’, 'sch'=‘sh’.
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