Notable Game 1: Tal vs. Kasparov, 1980.
Caro-Kann Quiz 2 - Classical Variation - 6. h4

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- First successfully pass the quiz,
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The puzzles presented in this series of quizzes are designed to help interested members learn and remember common variations in the Caro-Kann Defense. Correctly solving the puzzle demonstrates that you can successfully navigate this particular variation. Presented here is the basic version of the Caro-Kann Classical Variation, consisting of the first 6 most common moves. Future quizzes on this variation will present various alternatives that branch out from here and, perhaps, some early deviations along this line. Feel free to return to this topic at any time to reinforce your knowledge of this variation.
NOTE: If this is your first time to visit this variation, or you are unfamiliar with it, feel free to reference any of the Illustrative games, below. The first 6 moves of these games provide the solution to this puzzle/quiz.
From Black's perspective:
Or, from White's point of view: