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Advantage
Where the current position of the game favours one side over another. A material advantage refers to having a higher point count than the opponent. A permanent advantage is one with a lasting effect, such as an advantage in material or superior pawn structure. A positional advantage is an advantage in time, space, mobility, pawn structure, or control of critical squares. A temporary advantage is one that may eventually disappear, such as a lead in development.
A clause in the law that directs the referee to refrain from stopping play for a foul if a stoppage would benefit the team that committed the violation.
the point after deuce. The player is at an advantage because they only need one more point to win the game. If the ad player does not win the next point, the score goes back to deuce. There is no limit to how many times this can happen.
The game point following deuce. If a player wins the "advantage" point, he or she wins the game.
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