In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 10+0 game against a player rated 1804 on Chess.com. In another Modern Scandinavian (1.e5 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 - just as I faced in my previous "CTRL" video), this time my opponent plays a dubious gambit after 3.Bb5+ c6?!. This type of pawn offer makes frequent appearances in rapid, blitz, and bullet games online, as Black hopes to accelerate their development. With careful development and prioritizing the necessary moves, White should emerge with a clear advantage.

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