Sverre Lye (Ishowmoves57) — Candidate Master
Sverre Lye, who often plays under the handle Ishowmoves57, is a FIDE Candidate Master and a popular force on fast time controls. Friendly, a little cheeky, and deadly in the final seconds, Sverre prefers Bullet but does a lot of damage in Blitz as well. Expect sharp play, surprising sacrifices, and long imaginative fights that somehow finish before the flag drops.
Quick Profile
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Notable streaks: Longest winning streak 45 games
- Best time to challenge: around 08:00 according to personal trends
- Fun fact: has a spotless recorded run versus the user psychotictoothpaste with 35 wins
Playing Style & Strengths
Sverre combines tactical alertness with endurance. Games often go long for decisive results and endgames appear frequently. He is comfortable in chaotic positions and recovers well after setbacks, with a strong comeback rate. Expect:
- Sharp tactical play and opportunistic piece sacrifices
- High endgame frequency, so be ready for long manoeuvres
- Excellent performance in short time controls thanks to quick pattern recognition
Favorite Openings
Sverre shows clear preferences and success with several aggressive systems. Opponents should prepare for these:
- As White: Amar Gambit and open systems that invite tactical complications
- As Black: a frequent return to Sicilian structures and the Caro-Kann
- Variation highlights: Sicilian Closed, Alapin, and many Amar Gambit lines
Want to study one of Sverre's signature lines? See the term page for the Amar Gambit: Amar Gambit
Performance Highlights
- Peak Bullet rating: 2402 (2026-02-18)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2249 (2023-12-28)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2044 (2026-02-17)
- Strong openings record in Bullet with the Amar Gambit and Caro-Kann
- High resilience: comeback rate above 80 percent
Recent rating trend snapshot:
Memorable Results & Opponents
Sverre has a number of lopsided records and memorable runs. A few items opponents remember:
- Dominant run versus psychotictoothpaste: 35 wins and no losses recorded
- Regularly plays long decisive games, with an average decisive length near 76 moves in recent years
- Often at his best in the morning hours around 08:00
Watch one notable win: Blitz sweep
Sample Game (short preview)
Here is a short illustrative sequence you can replay:
If you want to explore more games from Sverre's collection, check his signature victories and common themes.
Tips for Challengers
- Do not fall for the emotional bait early on. Sverre thrives on chaos but converts calmly.
- Avoid unforced complications in the opening against him; he punishes hesitation in Bullet.
- Prepare anti-Amar and some solid Caro-Kann lines if you want a fighting but safe score.
Want to follow or study Sverre?
Check opponent profiles and related terms to prepare. For example:
- Study his frequent opponent record: psychotictoothpaste
- Read more about the Amar Gambit: Amar Gambit