(The Zukertort System. Queen's Pawn Opening). The Zukertort System (sometimes called Colle-Zukertort System) in the Queen's Pawn Opening is characterized by moves 1.d4, then Nf3, e3, Bd3, b3, Bb2, Nbd2, 0-0 and is popular due to a solidity of White position and also due to low requirements of knowledge of the opening theory. Author, IM Bogdanovich, who has it in his repertoire since years, analyzes particular lines of the opening and explains the plans and ideas of both sides. Compared to the first edition from 2011, this is revised and enlarged (the book is for ca 40 pages longer), and includes games and theory until early 2020. 3 pictures.
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