Native examples were selected after counting from 18984 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 18, Black 9.
W:W46,47:B5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Draw |
| 46-41 | Draw |
| 47-42 | Win |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
White to move: Draw. Pip count: White 15, Black 1.
W:W38,44:B45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 38-32 | Draw |
| 44-39 | Loss |
| 38-33 | Loss |
| 44-40 | Loss |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 18, Black 2.
W:W47,49:B38
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Loss |
| 49-43 | 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 17, Black 1.
W:W44,49:B45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 44-39 | Loss |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 44-40 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 18, Black 1.
B:W47,48:B44
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 44-50 | Win |
| 44-49 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
Black to move: Draw. Pip count: White 18, Black 9.
B:W46,47:B5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 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 17, Black 1.
W:W44,49:B45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 44-39 | Loss |
| 49-43 | Loss |
| 44-40 | Win |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 6, Black 1.
W:W6,26:B45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 6-1 | Draw |
| 26-21 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 18, Black 9.
W:W46,47:B5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 47-41 | Draw |
| 46-41 | Draw |
| 47-42 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
Black to move: Loss. Pip count: White 18, Black 9.
B:W47,48:B5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 5-10 | Loss |