zwischenzug

Definition

A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.

Etymology

From German Zwischenzug, from zwischen (“between”) + Zug (“move”).

Example Sentences

• "2002, Eric Schiller, Standard Chess Openings, second edition, Cardoza Publishing, New York; Game (132). After 12.g4 Be6; Black's 11th move becomes a zwischenzug to provoke another White pawn weakness."