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counterplay

/ˈkaʊn.tə.pleɪ/

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noun

/ˈkaʊn.tə.pleɪ/C1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее стратегический ход или серию ходов, особенно в шахматах, направленных на противодействие преимуществу или инициативе противника на другом участке доски.

A noun referring to a strategic move or series of moves, especially in chess, designed to counter an opponent's advantage or initiative in another part of the board.

  1. Chess strategyC1formalsport

    An attack or series of moves designed to counter an opponent's advantage or initiative in another part of the board.

    ruКонтригра

    • The grandmaster found excellent counterplay on the queenside.
    • He sacrificed a pawn to create counterplay against the king.
    • Her counterplay turned the game around after a difficult opening.

    Synonymscounterattackcountermovecounteroffensive

Forms
  • counterplays plural form
  • counterplays' possessive plural form
  • counterplay's possessive singular form