This is arguably the best way to practice the Woodpecker Method digitally. The official Chessable course for "The Woodpecker Method 2: Positional Play" was released in December 2024. It utilizes their "MoveTrainer®" technology, an interactive PGN puzzle engine that automatically implements the Woodpecker Method's cyclical repetition. Features include integrated score tracking and personalized spaced-repetition systems.

FIDE) who have already mastered basic tactics and want to improve their strategic understanding and decision-making speed.

Aim to complete the set in 50% of the time it took for Cycle 1. Your target accuracy should rise significantly. Cycle 3: Aim for 25% of the original time.

GM Axel Smith, with contributions from various GMs during the testing phase. Content: The book contains over 1,000 positional exercises.

Problem selection and PGN usage

At its core, the Woodpecker Method is based on . Instead of solving 1,000 random puzzles once, you solve a specific set of puzzles repeatedly in "cycles."

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Combine the "Easy" and "Intermediate" sections.

The result? Pattern recognition becomes subconscious. Calculation speed skyrockets. And your brain no longer “sees” tactics—it feels them.

The book is available as a Kindle eBook, which functions similarly to a PDF for reading on your devices.

No. The two books are complementary but independent. Volume 1 focuses on tactics; Volume 2 focuses on positional play. You can use either one as a standalone training course.

The book is structured into two main parts: