diff --git a/docs/plan/plan.md b/docs/plan/plan.md
index 811844d..761dde6 100644
--- a/docs/plan/plan.md
+++ b/docs/plan/plan.md
@@ -384,8 +384,15 @@ Energy is the sole resource. It is used to spawn new bots.
 Combat uses a **focus fire** algorithm inspired by the aichallenge ants system.
 This rewards formations and positioning over raw unit count.
 
-**Attack radius:** squared Euclidean distance ≤ `attack_radius2` (default: **12**,
-meaning ~3.46 tiles — includes cardinal and diagonal neighbors plus two more rings).
+**Attack radius:** squared Euclidean distance ≤ `attack_radius2`. Tuned per player count
+to achieve target combat density (65-80% for 2-player, 100% for 3+):
+
+| Player Count | `attack_radius2` | Distance | Rationale |
+|--------------|-----------------|----------|-----------|
+| 2-player | 36 | ~6 tiles | Larger radius compensates for fewer opponents and higher movement variance |
+| 3+ player | 12 | ~3.46 tiles | Higher player density provides sufficient contact with smaller radius |
+
+The default (3+ player) value of 12 includes cardinal and diagonal neighbors plus two more rings.
 
 **Resolution (simultaneous):**
 
diff --git a/engine/match.go b/engine/match.go
index 1374946..16058d3 100644
--- a/engine/match.go
+++ b/engine/match.go
@@ -258,14 +258,14 @@ func (mr *MatchRunner) generateMap(gs *GameState, numPlayers int) {
 	// Spawn radius balances zone forcing function with bot survival.
 	// For 2 players: 30% from center (~6 tiles on 40x40) → ~12 tiles apart at spawn
 	// For 3+ players: 25% from center (~7 tiles on 54x54) → ~14 tiles apart at spawn
-	// Attack radius is 8 tiles (AttackRadius2=64) for 2-player, 3.5 tiles (12) for 3+; zone starts at turn 1 (2p) / turn 15 (3p+).
+	// Attack radius is 6 tiles (AttackRadius2=36) for 2-player, 3.5 tiles (12) for 3+; zone starts at turn 20 (2p) / turn 15 (3p+).
 	// Bots must survive zone shrink long enough to be forced into attack range.
 	var primaryRadius, secondaryRadius float64
 	if numPlayers == 2 {
-		primaryRadius = 0.30 // Zone starts at turn 1, bots survive until turn 7
+		primaryRadius = 0.30 // Zone starts at turn 20, bots survive until turn ~26
 		secondaryRadius = 0.20
 	} else {
-		primaryRadius = 0.25 // Zone starts at turn 15, bots survive until turn 8
+		primaryRadius = 0.25 // Zone starts at turn 15, bots survive until turn ~21
 		secondaryRadius = 0.15
 	}
 	halfRows := float64(centerRow)
diff --git a/engine/types.go b/engine/types.go
index 3efdc97..295c267 100644
--- a/engine/types.go
+++ b/engine/types.go
@@ -243,14 +243,14 @@ func ConfigForPlayers(numPlayers, coresPerPlayer int) Config {
 		cfg.ZoneStartTurn = 20     // Start zone at turn 20 for 2-player (per plan §3.7.1)
 		cfg.ZoneShrinkInterval = 2 // Shrink every 2 turns per plan §3.7.1
 		cfg.ZoneShrinkStep = 2     // 2 tiles per interval (per plan §3.7.1)
-		cfg.ZoneMinRadius = 3      // Final zone diameter (6) forces bots into attack range (3.5)
-		cfg.AttackRadius2 = 12     // 3.5 tiles per plan §3.4
+		cfg.ZoneMinRadius = 3      // Final zone diameter (6) forces bots into attack range (6)
+		cfg.AttackRadius2 = 36     // 6 tiles per plan §3.4 (2-player)
 	} else {
 		cfg.ZoneStartTurn = 15     // Start zone at turn 15 for 3+ players (per plan §3.7.1)
 		cfg.ZoneShrinkInterval = 2 // Shrink every 2 turns per plan §3.7.1
 		cfg.ZoneShrinkStep = 2     // 2 tiles per interval (per plan §3.7.1)
 		cfg.ZoneMinRadius = 3      // Final zone diameter (6) forces bots into attack range (3.5)
-		cfg.AttackRadius2 = 12     // 3.5 tiles per plan §3.4
+		cfg.AttackRadius2 = 12     // 3.5 tiles per plan §3.4 (3+ player)
 	}
 
 	return cfg