Native examples were selected after counting from 8338 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 9, Black 2.
W:W7,11,K28,32:B43,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 28-22 | Draw |
| 28-17 | Draw |
| 28-23 | Draw |
| 28-19 | Draw |
| 28-14 | Draw |
| 28-10 | Draw |
| 28-5 | Draw |
| 28-33 | Draw |
| 28-39 | Draw |
| 28-44 | Draw |
| 28-50 | Win |
| 7-1 | Draw |
| 11-6 | Draw |
| 32-27 | Draw |
| 7-2 | Draw |
At least two legal moves; exactly one draws and every alternative loses.
Black to move: Draw. Pip count: White 9, Black 2.
B:W7,11,K28,32:B43,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 43-49 | Loss |
| 43-48 | Loss |
| 45-50 | Draw |
On this same board, White to move loses and Black to move loses.
White to move: Loss. Pip count: White 9, Black 14.
W:WK5,10,15,33:B4,23
| 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 14, Black 3.
W:W17,26,K27,32:B38,43
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 27-21 | Draw |
| 27-16 | Win |
| 27-22 | Draw |
| 27-18 | Draw |
| 27-13 | Draw |
| 27-9 | Draw |
| 27-4 | Draw |
| 27-31 | Draw |
| 27-36 | Draw |
| 17-11 | Loss |
| 17-12 | Loss |
| 26-21 | Draw |
| 32-28 | Draw |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven win.
Black to move: Win. Pip count: White 17, Black 3.
B:W18,30,K35,48:B40,44
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-45 | Loss |
| 44-50 | Loss |
| 44-49 | Win |
The player to move has fewer pieces and a proven draw.
Black to move: Draw. Pip count: White 12, Black 2.
B:W6,30,K31,34:B44,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 44-50 | Draw |
| 44-49 | Draw |
| 45-50 | 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 20, Black 8.
W:W22,42,K43,44:B15,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 43-38 | Draw |
| 43-32 | Draw |
| 43-27 | Draw |
| 43-21 | Draw |
| 43-16 | Draw |
| 43-39 | Draw |
| 43-34 | Draw |
| 43-30 | Draw |
| 43-25 | Draw |
| 43-48 | Draw |
| 43-49 | Draw |
| 22-17 | Draw |
| 42-37 | Draw |
| 44-39 | Draw |
| 22-18 | Draw |
| 42-38 | Draw |
| 44-40 | Win |
A promotion draws or loses, while a non-promoting move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 9, Black 2.
W:W8,17,K21,28:B44,45
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 21-16 | Draw |
| 21-26 | Draw |
| 21-27 | Draw |
| 21-32 | Draw |
| 21-38 | Draw |
| 21-43 | Draw |
| 21-49 | Draw |
| 8-2 | Win |
| 17-11 | Win |
| 28-22 | Draw |
| 8-3 | Draw |
| 17-12 | Draw |
| 28-23 | Draw |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move wins.
White to move: Win. Pip count: White 27, Black 18.
W:WK1,46,47,48:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-6 | Win |
| 1-7 | Win |
| 1-12 | Win |
| 1-18 | Win |
| 1-23 | Win |
| 1-29 | Win |
| 1-34 | Win |
| 1-40 | Win |
| 1-45 | Win |
| 47-41 | Win |
| 48-42 | Win |
| 46-41 | Win |
| 47-42 | Win |
| 48-43 | Win |
Both sides attain their maximum pip count; the player to move loses.
Black to move: Loss. Pip count: White 27, Black 18.
B:WK1,46,47,48:B4,5
| Move | Result |
|---|---|
| 4-10 | Loss |
| 4-9 | Loss |
| 5-10 | Loss |