COUNTERPLAY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

counterattack; counterplay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("counterplay" is a kind of...):

attack (an offensive move in a sport or game)

Domain category:

chess; chess game (a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king)