Native examples were selected after counting from 19151 sampled White-quiet boards, including targeted starting-rank and losing candidates. Statistics still cover every enumerated position. An absent example does not prove the category is absent.
One example per category. Every starting position is double quiet: neither side has a capture. Results and move outcomes are relative to the player to move in the diagram. Kings have a double ring.
White-to-move examples are preferred; Black-to-move examples are retained when no qualifying White-to-move example was found.
Pip count means remaining rank distance to promotion (kings: zero). Highest pip count puts men nearest their starting ranks; both sides must simultaneously attain their material's maximum. Material disadvantage means fewer pieces.
At least three legal moves; exactly one wins and every alternative draws or loses.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 18.
B:W46:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 4-10 | Draw |
| 4-9 | Win |
| 5-10 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 9, Black 18.
W:W49:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 49-43 | Draw |
| 49-44 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 2, Black 18.
W:W14:B3,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 14-9 | Loss |
| 14-10 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 1, Black 13.
W:W9:B10,25
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 9-3 | Loss |
| 9-4 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 1, Black 8.
W:W6:B18,39
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 6-1 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 9, Black 18.
W:W46:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 46-41 | Draw |
Exactly one of at least two moves wins; every compulsory reply captures the piece offered by that move.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 2, Black 8.
B:W13:B12,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 12-18 | Win |
| 12-17 | Draw |
| 45-50 | Draw |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 2, Black 8.
B:W13:B12,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 12-18 | Win |
| 12-17 | Draw |
| 45-50 | Draw |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 18.
B:W46:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 4-10 | Draw |
| 4-9 | Win |
| 5-10 | Draw |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 9, Black 18.
W:W50:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 50-44 | Loss |
| 50-45 | Loss |