As this example is probably as practical as it gets.

Mined Squares.

White to move

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Originally posted by Varenka
Since the game is completed, the following site can be used to get perfect information following Qxe4+. The position is won for White.

http://www.shredderchess.com/online-chess/online-databases/endgame-database.html

NOTE! I am *not* recommending this link for use during games in progress - see the TOS.

Originally posted by Teshuvah
Its a database.

Databases are legal.

Originally posted by Ragnorak
Endgame tablebases aren't!

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Originally posted by Teshuvah
Link?

According to the TOS DATABASES are legal.

No where that I saw said anything about what type.

Originally posted by Ragnorak
The TOS needs to be updated.

Read Gatecrasher's (a game mod) post here...
http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=29130&page=2

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