Profile Summary: Oren Rubin (aka shexman)
Oren Rubin, or shexman on the online chess battlefield, is a Blitz enthusiast whose rating graph looks like a rollercoaster on a caffeine rush. Starting from humble beginnings in 2019 with a Blitz rating barely cracking 1050, Oren has steadily climbed the ranks, peaking at an impressive 1976 in January 2022. Not bad for someone who sometimes resigns early faster than a player disconnecting from lag!
Chess Style & Achievements
With a win rate hovering around the 50% mark in Blitz and a penchant for brisk, feather-light games averaging about 1.57 moves per win, Oren’s style screams “speed chess meets tactical fireworks.” He's notorious for his early resignation rate of 97.23%, making him a master of the quick bow-out—proof that sometimes it’s better to say "checkmate" to dignity and live to fight another day.
His openings repertoire is as mysterious as a magician’s hat, with a "Top Secret" opening dominating his play — and a few well-loved variations like the Nimzowitsch Defense, French Defense (St George Defense), and a favor for the Indian Game showing he’s no one-trick pony.
Strengths & Quirks
- Tactical Prowess: Though not immune to losing a piece, Oren bounces back with a modest 45.8% win rate after such mishaps.
- Comeback Artist: With a low comeback rate around 2.23%, it seems Oren prefers to keep moves tight and avoid long dramas.
- Psychological Resilience: A tilt factor of 19 suggests that Oren keeps a fairly cool head, except after extremely intense battles.
- Prime Time for Moves: If you want to catch Oren at his sharpest, look for him around 10 AM, when the king and queen dance at their best.
Memorable Moments
Recently, on February 6th, 2025, Oren (playing White) dazzled opponents with a captivating queen's pawn opening accelerated London system, ending with a precise checkmate after a Reti-Rh1 flourish. If you enjoy chess on fast-forward, Oren’s games are a masterclass in quick conversions and nasty mating nets.
Not Just a Player, But a Journey
With over 39,000 wins and as many losses in Blitz alone, Oren Rubin's chess journey is one of relentless battles, occasional blunders, and a whole lot of love for the game. Behind the stats is a player who knows when to strike, when to retreat, and as his early resignation rate hints, sometimes when to gracefully accept defeat with a smile (or a grimace).
Whether you're an aspiring Bullet champion or a Rapid risk-taker, watching shexman’s chess hustle is a reminder that the game is as much about heart as it is about brains. So next time you see the chessboard light up with activity, remember that behind those moves is Oren Rubin — the blitz warrior who's fast, funny, and always ready for one more game.
