1. a move, action, or strategy made in response to an opponent's move, especially in games or competition
Usage: commonly used in chess, card games, and sports

Examples

• In chess, a strong counterplay can turn a losing position into a draw.
• The tennis player's counterplay against her opponent's aggressive serve was impressive.
• The team's defensive counterplay kept them in the game despite being down by ten points.
• His counterplay in the negotiation shifted the balance of power.
• The chess grandmaster demonstrated brilliant counterplay in the endgame.
• She developed an effective counterplay strategy to neutralize her rival's tactics.