The Immortal Zugzwang Game
ProFriedrich Sämisch vs Aron Nimzowitsch
The Immortal Zugzwang Game
1923
Copenhagen
AdvancedA rare instance of zugzwang occurring in the middlegame. After 25...h6!, White has no good moves left.
Result: 0-1 - White resigned (zugzwang)
Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.
Reveal position every
50 moves
Key Moments
- #39Black opens the f-file for the attack
- #41Rook invades on f2
- #4925...h6! - The famous zugzwang move. White has no good moves.