What is the 'zwischenzug' tactic in chess?

Quiz Options

• An intermediate move that delays an expected response
• A forced move that leads to checkmate
• A move that captures two pieces simultaneously
• A move that creates a draw by repetition

Explanation

A zwischenzug (German for 'intermediate move') is a tactic in which a player, instead of playing the expected move, interposes another move, often a check or a threat, before carrying out the expected move.