Native examples were selected after counting from 2042 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.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 0, Black 0.
W:WK6:BK50
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 6-11 | Loss |
| 6-17 | Loss |
| 6-22 | Loss |
| 6-28 | Loss |
| 6-33 | Loss |
| 6-39 | Loss |
| 6-44 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 0, Black 0.
W:WK46:BK5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 46-41 | Loss |
| 46-37 | Loss |
| 46-32 | Loss |
| 46-28 | Loss |
| 46-23 | Loss |
| 46-19 | Loss |
| 46-14 | Loss |
| 46-10 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move wins and Black to move wins.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
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.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
No qualifying example proved from the available WDL data.