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Free Woodpecker Method trainer
Turn chess calculation into instant intuition.
Stop solving random puzzles. Train with the Woodpecker Method to internalize patterns through focused repetition and spot winning tactics automatically.
100-puzzle starter5 cyclesNo credit card
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Every training feature is available without a payment plan.
Puzzle source
Focused Lichess puzzles
Filtered by tactical theme and rating for deliberate practice.
How Peck works
One set. Several cycles. Better recall.
Peck turns the Woodpecker Method into a guided training loop, with the setup, timing, missed positions, and progress kept in one place.
Read the complete Woodpecker Method guide- 01
Choose a focused set
Start with a tactical theme, a rating band, or a balanced set matched to your level.
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Repeat it in cycles
Solve the same positions again instead of constantly replacing them with unfamiliar puzzles.
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Review and measure
Revisit missed positions and compare your speed and accuracy as the set becomes familiar.
Built for deliberate practice
The training loop stays connected.
From choosing a set to reviewing the position that caught you, Peck keeps the work focused on pattern recall.
Train the patterns you miss
Build by tactical theme or rating band instead of accepting a one-size-fits-all puzzle feed.
Keep misses in the loop
Incorrect and skipped positions move into a dedicated review queue, ready for another look.
Compare every cycle
Track time, accuracy, weak themes, and difficult positions without maintaining a separate spreadsheet.
Make returning easier
Streaks, XP, achievements, and leaderboards give consistent training a visible sense of momentum.
Starter sets
Choose what to train first.
Every focused starter uses 100 puzzles across 5 cycles. Pick a tactical weakness or a rating band and Peck will carry it through sign-up.
Choose a tactical theme
Forks
Train double attacks until the geometry is immediate.
Start setPins
Spot restriction tactics and pinned defenders faster.
Start setMates
Internalize the mating patterns that decide real games.
Start setSacrifices
Drill forcing ideas where material gives way to initiative.
Start setSkewers
Practice long-line tactics that win material cleanly.
Start setBack Rank Mate
Punish unsafe back ranks before the chance disappears.
Start setBefore your first cycle
Straight answers, no sales pitch.
Is Peck really free?
Yes. Peck has no subscription and does not require a credit card. Create an account to save your sets, cycles, review queue, and progress.
How is this different from solving random chess puzzles?
Random puzzles keep testing unfamiliar positions. The Woodpecker Method repeats one fixed set across several cycles so tactical patterns become easier to recognize quickly.
Do I need to configure a set before I begin?
No. The free starter creates a balanced 100-puzzle set automatically. You can also choose a tactical theme or rating band, then build custom sets later.
Where do the puzzles come from?
Peck trains with tactical positions from the Lichess puzzle database, filtered by theme and rating for focused repetition.
Your first set is ready
Start building tactical recall today.
Begin with a balanced starter set now. You can create themed and custom sets whenever you are ready.