ChessPecker

ChessPecker is a free, web-based tactics trainer built around the Woodpecker Method, the intensive repetition system that transforms conscious calculation into automatic pattern recognition. The platform lets you create curated puzzle sets matched to your exact rating, then solve them in multiple cycles, getting faster each time.

All puzzles come from real Lichess games, which means the tactical patterns you practice are the kind you will actually encounter over the board. The trainer tracks your accuracy and time automatically. Once you finish a cycle, it resets the set and challenges you to beat your previous time. The recommended target is 7 to 8 repetitions, with short breaks between cycles.

ChessPecker is targeted at adult improvers rated between 800 and 2200, the sweet spot where tactical pattern recognition makes the biggest difference in results. The platform is completely free, with no premium tier or paywalls.

For players who want a no-frills implementation of the Woodpecker Method without the overhead of a full training platform, ChessPecker delivers exactly that. It does one thing and does it well: repetitive tactical drilling with tracking.