Smith/Tikkanen: The Woodpecker Method (paperback) Taktik Dozens of pictures highlight how

Dozens of pictures highlight how photogenic the event is

is considered one of the greatest combination artists among chess world champions

We remember him being among the winners of one of the largest opens in Europe (the Neckar Open

Solving tactical positions is a good way of training with a lot of fun

And no matter if he is little or even completely unfamiliar with opening theory

Smith/Tikkanen: The Woodpecker Method (paperback) Taktik Dozens of pictures highlight howThe Woodpecker Method is the name given by Axel Smith to a training system developed by his compatriot and co author Hans Tikkanen. After training with his method in 2010, Tikkanen achieved three GM norms within a seven week period. The quick explanation of the Woodpecker Method is that you need to solve a large number of puzzles in a row; then solve the same puzzles again and again, only faster. It's not a lazy shortcut to success hard work is