David and Goliath mate

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English

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5{{{square}}} white rook5
4{{{square}}} black pawn{{{square}}} black king{{{square}}} black pawn4
3{{{square}}} white pawn{{{square}}} black knight3
2{{{square}}} white pawn2
1{{{square}}} white king1
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An example David and Goliath mate

Etymology

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From the biblical account of David and Goliath.

Noun

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David and Goliath mate (plural David and Goliath mates)

  1. (chess) A checkmate delivered by a pawn.
    Synonym: pawn mate

Usage notes

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Most definitions agree that the pawn must be the final attacking piece. Therefore, pawn promotion with mate would not count, nor would a pawn move that leads to discovered checkmate.

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