Saturday, April 18, 2009

Interesting Terms

Pyrrhic Victory
Victory with devastating cost to the victor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrrhic_victory

CAdmean Victory
Victory involving one's own ruin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmean_victory

Mexican Standoff
It is a strategic deadlock or impasse, in which no party can act in a way that ensures victory.

Zugzwang
The situation when one player is forced to make a move which could work to their disadvantage. They would prefer to pass if given an option
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugzwang

Polish Parliamanet
It refers to the situtation where there is general chaos and disorder with no mechanism to conduct any business
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_parliament_(expression)

Truel
A duel but with three opponents
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truel

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