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

White’s kingside array seems formidable, but Black smartly seeks counterplay with 25 … Rb3!

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 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

Black appears transfixed by his queenside counterplay and neglects White’s attack until it is too late: 22.

From Washington Times • May 17, 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