Zugzwang(noun)
A situation (especially in chess) where any move a player makes will worsen their position. (??? ?????? ?????? ??? ?? ??? ?????? ?? ?? ????? ?? ??)
Synonyms: Dilemma, Predicament, Catch-22, No-win situation
Antonyms: Advantage, Freedom, Leeway, Upper hand
Example: In the endgame, Black was in zugzwang
Trick to remember: Socho “जबरन चाल चलनी पड़े और हर चाल घाटे में”—jab move compulsion ho, wahi zugzwang. 
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