Overview

• In 'Zugzwang,' the Munich Tatort team investigates the suspicious death of a female chess assistant during an international tournament in the Bavarian Alps.
• The episode examines gender bias in chess, with a key suspect being the chess federation president who opposes women's participation in mixed tournaments.
• Filmed at the luxurious Schloss Elmau, the setting enhances the episode’s themes of strategy, power, and isolation.
• This is one of the final cases for veteran detectives Franz Leitmayr and Ivo Batic, who will retire after their 100th episode in 2026.
• The episode aired on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 20:15 on ARD and is now available for streaming in the ARD Mediathek.