Counterplay (Noun)
Meaning
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- A strong counterplay on the queenside often neutralizes the opponent's pawn center.
- To launch a successful counterplay, Black needs to carefully analyze the opponent's position on the board.
- By sacrificing a pawn, White initiated a counterplay that forced Black to focus on defending their king.
- Black tried to create a counterplay on the kingside but was limited by the lack of mobility among their pieces.
- The player struggled to find a suitable counterplay, allowing the opponent to gain a decisive advantage in the endgame.