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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Lapse

Hi.
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'Black's lapse allows White to take the advantage.'
(From Play Winning Chess, p.126)

How does 'lapse' differ from 'mistake' or 'ignorance'?

Thanks in advance
  

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Usually "lapse" is used with memory or concentration. I think the implication is that it is an unusual mistake.

— Vorpar

  • Usually "lapse" is used with memory or concentration.
  • I think the implication is that it is an unusual mistake.
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Usually "lapse" is used with memory or concentration. I think the implication is that it is an unusual mistake.
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