counterplay

Example Sentences

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It isn’t as if Google has become some sort of AI counterplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Qb3 Qxa3, but what’s equally impressive is how Zatonskih doesn’t allow her higher-rated opponent a sniff of counterplay for the rest of the game; e.g.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Kh1 Bc8, and snuffs out White’s still-dangerous counterplay by cleverly exploiting Aronian’s back-rank weaknesses: 45.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2023

With his rook largely a non-factor, Black has no good way to defend the a-pawn, and Ding methodically increases his advantage as his opponent grows more desperate for counterplay.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2022

For now no sky overhung him, no human agency opposed him, no counterplay of stress and strife thrilled his blood.

From Darkness and Dawn by England, George Allan