"David and Goliath mate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: David and Goliath mates [plural]
Etymology: From the biblical account of David and Goliath. Head templates: {{en-noun}} David and Goliath mate (plural David and Goliath mates)
  1. (chess) A checkmate delivered by a pawn. Wikipedia link: David and Goliath Categories (topical): Checkmate patterns, Chess Synonyms: pawn mate
    Sense id: en-David_and_Goliath_mate-en-noun-C32lEf98 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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