The Woodpecker Method 2: Positional Play - Hardcover

GM Axel Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1784832812 ISBN 13: 9781784832810

Publisher: Quality Chess, 2024

Synopsis

Since its publication in 2018 The Woodpecker Method has been the go-to manual among chess players with a thirst for tactical improvement. The Woodpecker Method 2 is the long-awaited sequel, designed to skyrocket your positional decision-making skills.

The Woodpecker Method means solving a large number of puzzles over a period of weeks; then solving the same puzzles repeatedly, faster each time. This will program the subconscious mind, improving both accuracy and the speed of one’s decision-making.

The Woodpecker Method 2 has 1000 positional exercises and solutions, with detailed guidance on how to gain maximum benefit from them. All the exercises have been checked and rechecked using the latest engines, as well as tested for valuable human feedback – among others by GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who ascended to 4th in the world rankings after working through this book.

About this title

About the Author

Grandmaster Axel Smith from Sweden is a successful player and coach. Using his methods on himself, in the space of ten years he improved from a rating of 2093 to becoming a Grandmaster. His previous book for Quality Chess, Pump Up Your Rating, won the ChessCafe Book of the Year prize.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quality Chess
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784832812
• ISBN 13: 9781784832810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384