Smith/Tikkanen: The Woodpecker Method (paperback) mix plastik Russian international master Igor Yanvarjov

Russian international master Igor Yanvarjov has put together a superb collection of virtually all the known games played by Petrosian - with both colors - in the King's Indian Defense and other closely related Indian structures

creating measurable progress while building chess understanding

It develops your pattern recognition and your ‘board vision’ – your ability to capitalize on opportunities

but also about something we should never forget: chess remains a fascinating game for players of all ages and of all strengths

Matthew Sadler and Natasha Regan address these intriguing questions in GAMBIT's latest book Chess for Life

Smith/Tikkanen: The Woodpecker Method (paperback) mix plastik Russian international master Igor YanvarjovThe 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