counterplay
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈkaʊntərˌpleɪ/
- Jargon
:
contrajuego
- After losing my rook, I devised a clever counterplay to regain control of the center of the board.
Examples
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I see a mysterious counterplay of light and dark.
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Rook to b5, begins his counterplay.
Fiction book (1992) -
From free play to counterplay, Iser finds the four categories interacting regularly whenever we read.
Academic text (2002) -
Such a loose but suggestive counterplay between definitions of public and private, autonomous and decorative, intellectual and sensual, was indicative to Burty of the nature of the aesthetic experience in the intimate interior and would continue to be seen, in his reviews, as part of Impressionist shows.
Academic text (1991) -
The chess master always emphasizes the importance of counterplay to neutralize his opponent's strengths.
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During our game, I initiated counterplay by sacrificing a pawn to create an unexpected threat.
Synonyms
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4.3
An attack made in response to an enemy's attack to regain lost ground
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6.7
An action to respond to an opponent and get back an advantage
A step taken to stop or limit another action
A hit given back after an attack
An action taken to respond to a threat, often to stop the attacker or protect people
How Aggressive
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Etymology
Counterplay combines counter ('against') and play ('move' or 'action'), so it literally means 'moves against' an opponent. In chess, counterplay is the attack or series of moves you make to fight back and reduce your opponent's advantage.