COUNTERPLAY

counterattack, counterplay

(noun) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent’s advantage in another part of the board

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

counterplay (usually uncountable, plural counterplays)

(chess) A counterattack in a different part of the board.

(video games, sociology) A subversive style of gameplay in which a player attempts to overturn the usual rules and conventions of the game.

Anagrams

• counter-paly

Source: Wiktionary



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