Countermove

/ˌkaʊntərˈmuːv/ noun

Definition

A move or action taken in response to an opponent's move, especially in games, strategy, or competition.

Etymology

From counter- (against) + move (from Old French movere, 'to move'). Popular in chess terminology and strategic contexts since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Chess players study countermoves obsessively—a single brilliant move by an opponent can be neutralized by exactly the right response, which is why chess databases contain millions of countermove sequences.

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