Native examples were selected after counting from 15942 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 20, Black 14.
W:W6,25,35,47:B12,19,44
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 25-20 | Draw |
| 35-30 | Draw |
| 47-41 | Draw |
| 6-1 | Win |
| 47-42 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 28, Black 21.
W:W6,48,49,50:B1,2,31
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 48-42 | Draw |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 50-44 | Loss |
| 48-43 | Loss |
| 49-44 | Loss |
| 50-45 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 20, Black 20.
W:W6,13,45,49:B1,3,39
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 13-8 | Loss |
| 45-40 | Loss |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 13-9 | Loss |
| 49-44 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 28, Black 21.
W:W6,48,49,50:B1,2,32
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 48-42 | Win |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 50-44 | Loss |
| 48-43 | Loss |
| 49-44 | Loss |
| 50-45 | Loss |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 24, Black 11.
B:W6,34,43,46:B1,44,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-7 | Draw |
| 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 14.
B:W6,44,46,47:B1,32,37
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-7 | Loss |
| 32-38 | Draw |
| 37-42 | Loss |
| 37-41 | Loss |
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 21, Black 14.
W:W6,30,39,41:B13,21,40
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 30-24 | Draw |
| 39-33 | Draw |
| 41-36 | Draw |
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 30-25 | Draw |
| 39-34 | Win |
| 41-37 | Draw |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 21, Black 14.
W:W6,30,39,41:B13,21,40
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 30-24 | Draw |
| 39-33 | Draw |
| 41-36 | Draw |
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 30-25 | Draw |
| 39-34 | Win |
| 41-37 | Draw |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 36, Black 27.
W:W46,47,49,50:B3,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Win |
| 49-43 | Win |
| 50-44 | Win |
| 46-41 | Win |
| 47-42 | Win |
| 49-44 | Win |
| 50-45 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
Black to move: Loss. Pip count: White 36, Black 27.
B:W46,47,49,50:B3,4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 3-9 | Loss |
| 4-10 | Loss |
| 3-8 | Loss |
| 4-9 | Loss |
| 5-10 | Loss |