Friendly · Bo5 · engine v5.3
· Mon, Aug 10 2026 · 04:05 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (217 lines)
0:10 The game starts with White Holden spawning at s3 and Green Chimaera spawning at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Chimaera answers from s1.
0:39 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:52 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:25 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Attempting to end the game, Chimaera moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Chimaera pushes.
2:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:42 Holden kills off Chimaera's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Chimaera's way of life — Holden marches on.
3:18 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:13 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:42 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:05 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
5:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:50 Chimaera's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Holden's front door.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Holden appears to have more army than Chimaera!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Chimaera should not take this fight.
7:14 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:04 Nice control from Chimaera! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Holden's front door.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:44 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
9:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:38 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:48 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
10:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:35 Chimaera was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:24 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
11:53 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:46 Holden's marines forced Chimaera's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Chimaera gained nothing for the cost.
13:04 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Chimaera takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
14:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:25 Chimaera starts expanding.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
15:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:35 Chimaera lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Chimaera.
16:06 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:30 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
16:47 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:39 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Chimaera is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Chimaera doesn't even slow down.
17:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:48 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!The raid lands — Chimaera chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:55 Chimaera desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:29 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
19:54 Holden might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Chimaera did.Holden is starving on bases while Chimaera spreads across the map.
20:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:02 Chimaera seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
21:16 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:47 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:55 Chimaera starts pushing across the map.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:39 Chimaera is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
23:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
23:23 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!The raid lands — Chimaera chips away at Holden's foundation.
24:23 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
24:31 Chimaera desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:52 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:51 Chimaera seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
26:05 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:35 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:01 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:37 Chimaera was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Chimaera gained nothing for the cost.
28:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:55 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:12 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:24 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Chimaera.Holden goes for the raid — Chimaera is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:04 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:21 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Chimaera's army.Holden needs production, fast; Chimaera's army has outgrown his.
30:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:05 Chimaera is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
31:34 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Chimaera takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
31:49 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Holden clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
32:12 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:32 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:21 Chimaera's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Chimaera holds Holden.
33:44 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
34:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
34:58 Chimaera desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:08 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:28 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:14 Chimaera's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
36:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:07 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:26 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
37:45 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
38:14 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
38:35 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
39:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:28 Chimaera's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Chimaera's late-game push decides it.
39:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:24 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.This is the big one — Chimaera commits the late-game army.
40:51 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Chimaera's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Chimaera yet.
41:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
41:40 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Holden's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!Chimaera wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
42:00 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:29 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:40 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Chimaera.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Chimaera level the expansion.
43:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
43:41 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
43:53 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Chimaera is moving out!This is the big one — Chimaera commits the late-game army.
44:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:33 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Chimaera is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Chimaera doesn't even slow down.
44:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:17 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
45:52 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:10 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
46:35 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
46:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:16 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Chimaera's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Chimaera's late-game push decides it.
47:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:17 Chimaera's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Chimaera has the edge over Holden right now.
48:57 Holden dropped some marines into Chimaera's mineral line!Holden gets into Chimaera's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:05 Chimaera decides to move out with his armies.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:47 Holden's siege line holds and Chimaera's ultralisks die on the way in.Chimaera throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
50:23 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:43 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:11 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
51:27 Chimaera moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
51:54 At the moment, neither Holden nor Chimaera is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
52:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:38 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Chimaera's push is over.Chimaera throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
53:29 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
53:45 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Chimaera.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Chimaera shuts the door on Holden.
54:13 Plague first, then the charge — Chimaera goes for the throat.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
54:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:43 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Chimaera has to run.Chimaera throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
55:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:05 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:12 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
56:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:03 With beautiful placement, Chimaera successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Chimaera takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
57:30 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:59 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:14 Holden harasses Chimaera and gets ahead of the game.Chimaera looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
58:32 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
59:02 Chimaera moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Chimaera crosses the map with everything.
59:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:43 Chimaera was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Chimaera home with nothing.
60:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:37 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
60:44 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
61:21 Chimaera moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
61:36 Currently, Holden and Chimaera appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
61:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:18 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Holden's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!Chimaera wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
62:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:58 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:19 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Chimaera.The base falls. Chimaera rips Holden's economy back a full step.
63:44 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Chimaera.Good instincts from Chimaera; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
64:38 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
65:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Chimaera is moving out!Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
65:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:41 Chimaera's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Holden late.
66:10 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:37 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
66:44 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Chimaera's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Chimaera shuts the door on Holden.
67:18 Chimaera moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
67:42 Holden must macro up quickly or Chimaera will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Chimaera's army has outgrown his.
68:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:25 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Chimaera's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Holden late.
68:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
69:06 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
69:22 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Chimaera's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Chimaera tears it down.
🎙 Chimaera holds the stronger army for now.
69:55 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
70:14 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
70:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:54 Chimaera's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Holden late.
71:33 Chimaera only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Chimaera cuts Holden's army in half.
71:49 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Chimaera defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Teal Holden spawning at s4 and Purple Chimaera spawning at s2.Holden in Teal at s4. Chimaera in Purple at s2. The map is set.
2:06 Holden opens 14 CC against Chimaera's 9 Pool.Holden shows 14 CC — Chimaera has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:03 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Chimaera has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
6:01 Chimaera decides to cheese today.Chimaera Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:06 Chimaera with an aggressive opening starts to attack Holden.Chimaera commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
10:06 Holden was unable to defend Chimaera's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Holden GGs, and Chimaera steals the game.
GG. Chimaera closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:13 Holden spawns in Red at s4 while Chimaera spawns in Blue at s1.Holden takes s4 in Red; across the map, Chimaera settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:41 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Chimaera's 12 Pool.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Chimaera has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:13 Chimaera failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:02 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:32 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:02 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Chimaera home with nothing.
7:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
7:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:02 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
9:14 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:58 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 Chimaera is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Chimaera is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:14 Chimaera failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Chimaera's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
12:04 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:06 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
14:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
14:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:51 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:12 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:06 Chimaera's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
17:43 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
18:32 Chimaera tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Chimaera goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
19:02 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:56 The battle outcome favors Holden as Chimaera's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Chimaera's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
20:23 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
— The late game —
21:25 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
21:41 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:06 Chimaera must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Chimaera is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
22:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
23:08 Chimaera's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Chimaera's position.
23:33 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
24:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:52 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
25:31 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:17 Even sunken colonies didn't help Chimaera, Chimaera has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:44 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
27:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
27:41 Holden destroys Chimaera's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Chimaera watches Holden level the expansion.
28:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Chimaera GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Chimaera taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Chimaera, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:11 Holden spawns at s3 in Blue while Chimaera spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Chimaera answers from s1.
2:02 Chimaera gets 9 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Chimaera's 9 Pool.
4:04 Attempting to end the game, Chimaera moves out with his armies.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Chimaera is far ahead.
6:20 Chimaera decides to cheese today.Chimaera Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:20 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Chimaera attacks Holden.Chimaera commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
10:06 Holden successfully defended against Chimaera's aggressive play. Chimaera has no armies left and taps out.Scouted, held, punished — Holden's cheese dies at Chimaera's ramp.
That's the game: Holden defeats Chimaera, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Red Holden spawning at s1 and Green Chimaera spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Chimaera at s2.
0:43 Holden gets 14 CC against Chimaera's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against Chimaera's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
2:29 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 Holden kills off Chimaera's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:45 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
5:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
5:59 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:43 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:02 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:14 Chimaera's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:44 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
10:00 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Chimaera must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Chimaera needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
11:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:46 Chimaera's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
12:22 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
13:32 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:02 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:45 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:46 The battle outcome favors Holden as Chimaera's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
16:25 The attack was a success, Chimaera lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
17:38 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
18:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Chimaera taps out!That's it. Chimaera looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Chimaera.
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