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The Woodpecker Method by Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen is an English-language training chess book in paperback for players who want to improve tactical skill through repeated problem-solving. It presents the well-known Woodpecker training method in a form you can work through at your own pace.

How the Woodpecker method works

Developed by Hans Tikkanen and named by Axel Smith, the method is based on solving a large number of tactical positions one after another, then returning to them repeatedly at increasing speed. It is a structured training system rather than a shortcut, designed for regular practice and self-study.

The book includes more than 1,100 exercises and solutions, along with an explanation of how to use the method effectively. That makes it a practical resource for anyone looking for a clear training routine rather than a simple puzzle collection.

About the authors

Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen are the authors of The Woodpecker Method. Smith is also known for Pump Up Your Rating and e3 Poison.

Edition information

• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Page count: 392
• First hardcover publication: 25 July 2018
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-055-7

Key details

• Product type: training chess book
• Authors: Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen
• Method: Woodpecker method
• Exercises: more than 1,100 tasks and solutions
• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Page count: 392