Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Spassky Variation

The Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Spassky Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B19 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 8 moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. h5. The resulting position leaves black to move.