El método del pájaro carpintero

The woodpecker is a tenacious and persistent bird, which is why the authors, Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen, gave this name to their training method. After using it for seven weeks, Tikkanen achieved three grandmaster norms, i.e., a giant leap in the recognition of his chess ability.

The quick explanation of the method is that you must solve a large number of problems in a row; then solve the same problems over and over again, only faster each time. It's not an easy shortcut to success; it requires hard work. But the reward can be reprogramming your unconscious mind. The benefits include sharper tactical vision, fewer mistakes, better play under time constraints, improved intuition, and, crucially, pattern recognition.

This book contains everything you need to carry out your own woodpecker training. The authors explain how to get the most benefit from the method. Before presenting the 1,128 problems and their solutions, each one has been reviewed repeatedly for accuracy and suitability.