Native examples were selected after counting from 7148 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 15, Black 7.
W:WK6,34,50:B24,43,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 6-11 | Draw |
| 6-17 | Draw |
| 6-22 | Draw |
| 6-28 | Draw |
| 6-33 | Draw |
| 6-39 | Draw |
| 6-44 | Draw |
| 34-29 | Win |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 34-30 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
Black to move: Draw. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
B:WK19,46,47:B2,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 2-8 | Loss |
| 4-10 | Loss |
| 2-7 | Loss |
| 4-9 | Draw |
| 5-10 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 7, Black 25.
W:WK5,10,33:B3,4,15
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 33-28 | Loss |
| 33-29 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 17, Black 11.
W:WK20,41,46:B10,38,42
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 20-14 | Loss |
| 20-9 | Draw |
| 20-3 | Draw |
| 20-15 | Draw |
| 20-24 | Loss |
| 20-29 | Loss |
| 20-33 | Loss |
| 20-25 | Draw |
| 41-36 | Loss |
| 41-37 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
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 15, Black 7.
W:WK6,34,50:B24,43,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 6-11 | Draw |
| 6-17 | Draw |
| 6-22 | Draw |
| 6-28 | Draw |
| 6-33 | Draw |
| 6-39 | Draw |
| 6-44 | Draw |
| 34-29 | Win |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 34-30 | Draw |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 10, Black 8.
W:W9,K24,50:B22,39,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 24-19 | Draw |
| 24-13 | Draw |
| 24-8 | Draw |
| 24-2 | Draw |
| 24-20 | Draw |
| 24-15 | Draw |
| 24-29 | Draw |
| 24-33 | Win |
| 24-38 | Draw |
| 24-42 | Draw |
| 24-47 | Draw |
| 24-30 | Draw |
| 24-35 | Draw |
| 9-3 | Draw |
| 50-44 | Draw |
| 9-4 | Draw |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
W:WK1,46,47:B2,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-6 | Win |
| 1-7 | Loss |
| 1-12 | Win |
| 1-18 | Win |
| 1-23 | Win |
| 1-29 | Win |
| 1-34 | Win |
| 1-40 | Win |
| 1-45 | Win |
| 47-41 | Win |
| 46-41 | Win |
| 47-42 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
Black to move: Loss. Pip count: White 18, Black 27.
B:WK1,46,47:B2,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 2-8 | Loss |
| 4-10 | Loss |
| 2-7 | Loss |
| 4-9 | Loss |
| 5-10 | Loss |