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Noun: three-mover
  1. A problem with the stipulation ‘White to move and checkmate Black in no more than three moves against any defence’
    "Accordingly, the solver usually takes it for granted that a three-mover has a threat, unless the setting definitely suggests a block position"

Type of: directmate

Encyclopedia: Three-mover