Moshe Hakovesh (oronhan) - Chess Biography

Moshe Hakovesh, known online as oronhan, is a prolific online chess player who rose from early club-level games in 2011 to become a feared opponent across Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid time controls. He plays huge volumes of games and is best known for fast, practical play in Bullet and aggressive, well prepared lines in Rapid. Keywords: Moshe Hakovesh chess, oronhan profile, Bullet chess, Blitz player, Rapid specialist.

Overview

Started posting games in the early 2010s and steadily improved through intense online practice. Preferred time control: Bullet. Moshe balances speed with tactical awareness and shows a real talent for comebacks and endgames. For a quick look at his online presence see his profile: Moshe Hakovesh.

Active years: 2011 to present.
Preferred time control: Bullet, with strong results also in Blitz and Rapid.
Massive game volume across time controls, especially Blitz.

Career highlights

Moshe climbed from sub-1000 ratings to four-figure and eventually 2000 plus ranges in multiple time controls, combining steady study with marathon sessions. He reached an impressive Rapid peak of 2202 (2025-05-16). He also hit peak performances in Bullet and Blitz during 2024 and 2025.

Rapid peak: 2202 (2025-05-16) achieved in 2025.
Notable long winning streaks and resilience: longest winning streak 15 games, comeback rate about 86 percent.
Huge match experience: thousands of Blitz games and many Bullet battles make him a seasoned online competitor.

Visual trend for recent Blitz performance:

Playing style and strengths

Moshe mixes tactical sharpness and endgame patience. He often plays deep into the endgame and averages long decisive games, which suggests both a taste for complexity and endurance.

High comeback skill: comeback rate 86.21 percent.
Endgame oriented: endgame frequency about 67 percent, average decisive game length around 63 moves.
Avg moves per win: 62.6, avg moves per loss: 66.8. This shows willingness to grind and fight until the last pieces remain.
Psychology: tilt factor 12 and best time of day to play listed as 03:00, so he sometimes shines in late night sessions.

Favorite openings and repertoire

Moshe favors solid but dynamic openings. The French Defense, the Sicilian Closed, and the Caro-Kann appear regularly in his games. He uses a varied repertoire as White and Black which keeps opponents guessing.

Sicilian Defense: Closed - a staple in Blitz and White repertoire.
French Defense and its Advance and Exchange lines - strong win rates in Rapid and Bullet.
Caro-Kann Defense - reliable and successful in fast games.
Also experiments with less orthodox lines such as the Amazon Attack and some gambits when seeking practical chances.

Notable opponents and records

Moshe has recurring rivalries with several frequent opponents. These repeated matchups show patterns and rival dynamics that influenced his online development.

Most played opponent: eiguy (178 games) with a long balanced rivalry.
Other frequent opponents: vert1g00, maornaim, lorenzchess6.
Record highlights include dominant results versus maornaim and strong competitive series against eiguy.

Fun facts and quick samples

A few lighter details for fans and new followers. Moshe is a Bullet enthusiast who can both out-speed and out-endgame many opponents. He combines a pragmatic approach with a fondness for the French Defense.

Long experience: thousands of Blitz games, over a thousand Bullet wins and many Rapid successes.
Early resignation rate is low, so expect fights to the end.
Sample opening sequence you might see from him:
Check his profile page: Moshe Hakovesh

Why follow Moshe Hakovesh

If you like high volume practical play, creative opening choices, and exciting comebacks, Moshe is a great player to study and watch. He is especially relevant for players working on Bullet tactics, Blitz endurance, and Rapid preparation.

Great model for improving online intuition and time management.
Lots of games to learn from across openings like the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann.
Plays at all hours, so you can find games and study material any time.