In the following game (Bobby Fischer(USA) vs. Hector Rosetto(ARG),1959,1-0) Black is not only "in zugzwang" on the 37th move but, the superiority of a bishop over a knight in the endgame is exemplified. Perhaps the Bishop outwitted the Knight this time around but, do not be fooled. Bishops are not always favoured over knights in the endgame.
In this particular example, some of the Bishop's qualities have come to light in the endgame, including perseverance, persistence, resilience and an overall resolved nature. Whereas the "galloping" Knight, and last defender of what seemed to be an equal position, was finally neutralized. All Black could do was resign in a position that is termed "zugzwang" (German for "compulsion to move").
A player is said to be "in zugzwang" when any possible move will worsen his position.
In the following game (Bobby Fischer(USA) vs. Hector Rosetto(ARG),1959,1-0) Black is not only "in zugzwang" on the 37th move but, the superiority of a bishop over a knight in the endgame is exemplified. Perhaps the Bishop outwitted the Knight this time around but, do not be fooled. Bishops are not always favoured over knights in the endgame.
In this particular example, some of the Bishop's qualities have come to light in the endgame, including perseverance, persistence, resilience and an overall resolved nature. Whereas the "galloping" Knight, and last defender of what seemed to be an equal position, was finally neutralized. All Black could do was resign in a position that is termed "zugzwang" (German for "compulsion to move").
A player is said to be "in zugzwang" when any possible move will worsen his position.
article: "Super bishop zugzwangs Fischer's opponent" by FM FM_Eric_Schiller (February 3, 2009)