Native examples were selected after counting from 14485 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.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 11, Black 13.
W:W14,50:B12,22,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 14-9 | Win |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 14-10 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
W:W48,50:B3,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 48-42 | Loss |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 48-43 | Loss |
| 50-45 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 8, Black 26.
W:W12,33:B2,5,6
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 12-7 | Loss |
| 33-28 | Loss |
| 12-8 | Loss |
| 33-29 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 15.
W:W9,42:B10,18,41
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 9-3 | Draw |
| 42-37 | Win |
| 9-4 | Draw |
| 42-38 | Loss |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 11, Black 13.
W:W14,50:B12,22,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 14-9 | Win |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 14-10 | Draw |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
W:W46,47:B3,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Draw |
| 46-41 | Draw |
| 47-42 | Draw |
Exactly one of at least two moves wins; every compulsory reply captures the piece offered by that move.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 15.
W:W9,42:B10,18,41
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 9-3 | Draw |
| 42-37 | Win |
| 9-4 | Draw |
| 42-38 | Loss |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 15.
W:W9,42:B10,18,41
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 9-3 | Draw |
| 42-37 | Win |
| 9-4 | Draw |
| 42-38 | Loss |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
B:W46,49:B3,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 3-9 | Draw |
| 4-10 | Draw |
| 3-8 | Win |
| 4-9 | Win |
| 5-10 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
W:W46,47:B1,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Loss |
| 46-41 | Loss |
| 47-42 | Loss |