Counterplay
Counterplay noun - (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
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Counter attack and counterplay are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Counter attack" with "Counterplay", this terms are similar.
Counter attack
Counterplay and counter attack are semantically related. You can use "Counterplay" instead a noun phrase "Counter attack".
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