Woodpecker Method Basics 1

Tactics

Published by Quality Chess UK Ltd
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

WOODPECKER METHOD BASIC TACTICAL TRAINING

Most chess games are decided by tactics – especially at beginner level. Tactical patterns can be easy to learn, but spotting them quickly and reliably at the board is another matter entirely. The Woodpecker Method develops skill through repetition: you solve a large set of exercises over several weeks, then solve the same exercises again and again, faster each time, until recognition becomes automatic.
Woodpecker Method Basics 1 – Tactics is the first in a new series aimed at novices and other players wishing to rebuild their foundational chess skills. International Master Andrew Greet provides:
* The complete Woodpecker training plan, with detailed guidance on getting the most from it
* 1000 tactical exercises and solutions across three difficulty levels
* Pins, forks, deflections and other motifs that decide real games
* Conclusions and advice for your onward chess journey
Subsequent volumes will focus on Checkmate!, Positional Patterns, and Endgames.

About the Author

Andrew Greet is a four-time Scottish Champion and the reigning champion as of 2026. An international master since 2005, he has represented Scotland in six Olympiads to date. He joined Quality Chess as an editor in 2009 and became Chief Editor in 2024. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Quality Chess UK Ltd (April 6, 2027)
  • Length: 376 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781784833312

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