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How to Build a Mate Pattern Starter Set
Build a mate-focused Woodpecker set that trains the mating patterns you actually miss in games, with the right rating range, set size, and cycle plan.
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Sacrifice Puzzles: When to Drill Them and When Not To
Learn when sacrifice puzzles belong in a Woodpecker set, when they slow your progress, and how Peck configures a focused sacrifice starter set.
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Skewer Puzzles for Club Players
Use skewer puzzles in a Woodpecker set to train long-line tactics, choose the right rating range, and turn a missed club-level motif into a reliable weapon.
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Best Fork Puzzles for Woodpecker Training
Learn how to build a fork-focused Woodpecker set, what puzzle rating to use, and how Peck helps club players drill forks until they become automatic.
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How to Train Pins with the Woodpecker Method
A practical guide to building a pin-focused Woodpecker set, choosing the right puzzle rating, and using Peck to turn pins into a reliable in-game weapon.
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The Woodpecker Method Book vs Peck Chess: Which Training Path Fits You?
Compare Axel Smith & Hans Tikkanen's Woodpecker Method book with the Peck Chess app: structure, puzzles, tracking, cost, and who each option is best for.
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How to Build a Chess Training Routine with the Woodpecker Method
A practical weekly chess training plan combining the Woodpecker Method with game analysis, endgame study, and opening preparation for maximum improvement.
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5 Common Mistakes When Using the Woodpecker Method (and How to Fix Them)
Avoid the most common pitfalls that slow down your chess improvement with the Woodpecker Method. Learn the right puzzle rating, set size, and cycle approach.
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What is the Woodpecker Method? A Complete Guide for Chess Players
Learn how the Woodpecker Method works, why solving the same puzzles repeatedly builds pattern recognition, and how to get started with this proven chess training technique.