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| Pieces | Total Files | Approx. Size (Compressed) | Typical Contents | |--------|-------------|---------------------------|------------------| | 3-man | 2 files | ~50 MB | KPK, KBNK, KQKR, etc. | | 4-man | 10 files | ~1.2 GB | All 4-piece endgames | | 5-man | 174 files | ~70 GB | All 5-piece endgames | | 6-man | 365 files | ~1.2 TB | All 6-piece endgames (full set) |
| Set | Number of Pieces | Number of Files | Total Compressed Size | Example Endgames | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3 pieces | ~30 files | ~10 MB | KPK, KQK, KRB | | 4-man | 4 pieces | ~300 files | ~400 MB | KPPP, KRNK, KBBK | | 5-man | 5 pieces | ~2,000 files | ~7 GB | KQRPK, KRRRK, KBNNK | | 6-man | 6 pieces | ~15,000 files | ~150 GB | KRRPPK, KQRNBK, KBBPKR | Nalimov Tablebases -3 4 5 6- -more tablebases- download
Very large (1+ TB). Requires high-capacity storage, preferably SSD for fast probing. Files end in (compressed) or (uncompressed). Requirements: You must download both White-to-move ( ) and Black-to-move ( ) files for full accuracy. 3. Usage & Setup (Paper Outline/Guidelines) | Pieces | Total Files | Approx
For “more tablebases,” the industry has largely moved to by Ronald de Man. Syzygy files are smaller, faster, and available for up to 7-man (and even 8-man partial). Unlike Nalimov’s “Depth to Mate,” Syzygy uses “Depth to Zeroing” (DTZ), which is better for 50-move rule scenarios. Unlike Nalimov’s “Depth to Mate
Nalimov Tablebases: Complete Guide to 3-4-5-6 Man Endgames & Download Sources
You can download Nalimov tablebases for free from several community mirrors or query them through web interfaces: Where to download a 6 man Nalimov endgame tablebase?

