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Zugfolge

sequence of moves; turn order

noun TSOOK-fol-geh Rare
Arts & Culture Games

Usage Note

Zugfolge describes the fixed or recorded sequence in which players take their turns in a board or card game. In chess analysis, the Zugfolge is the exact order of moves in a game record (Partie). Altering the Zugfolge can change the evaluation of a position entirely.

Examples

"Die optimale Zugfolge führte in nur fünf Zügen zum Schachmatt."

Natural Translation

The optimal sequence of moves led to checkmate in only five moves.

Literal Translation

The optimal move-sequence led in only five moves to checkmate.

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