Native examples were selected after counting from 13910 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 13, Black 3.
W:W9,28,39:B40,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 9-3 | Draw |
| 28-22 | Draw |
| 39-33 | Draw |
| 9-4 | Win |
| 28-23 | Draw |
| 39-34 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 21, Black 2.
W:W25,42,50:B41,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 25-20 | Loss |
| 42-37 | Draw |
| 50-44 | Loss |
| 42-38 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 22, Black 9.
W:W22,47,49:B12,38
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 22-17 | Loss |
| 47-41 | Loss |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 22-18 | Loss |
| 47-42 | Loss |
| 49-44 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 20, Black 9.
W:W17,44,49:B6,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 17-11 | Loss |
| 44-39 | Loss |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 17-12 | Loss |
| 44-40 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 19, Black 2.
B:W21,33,47:B44,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 44-50 | Win |
| 44-49 | Win |
| 45-50 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
Black to move: Draw. Pip count: White 27, Black 18.
B:W46,47,48:B2,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 2-8 | Draw |
| 2-7 | Loss |
| 5-10 | 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 14, Black 6.
W:W7,27,44:B24,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 7-1 | Draw |
| 27-21 | Draw |
| 44-39 | Draw |
| 7-2 | Draw |
| 27-22 | Draw |
| 44-40 | Win |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 14, Black 6.
W:W7,27,44:B24,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 7-1 | Draw |
| 27-21 | Draw |
| 44-39 | Draw |
| 7-2 | Draw |
| 27-22 | Draw |
| 44-40 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 27, Black 18.
W:W46,47,49:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Win |
| 49-43 | Draw |
| 46-41 | Win |
| 47-42 | Win |
| 49-44 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
Black to move: Loss. Pip count: White 27, Black 18.
B:W46,47,49:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 4-10 | Loss |
| 4-9 | Loss |
| 5-10 | Loss |