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0:07 Forest spawns at s2 in Green while Checkrein spawns at s3 in Red.Forest in Green at s2. Checkrein in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:35 Forest opens Forge Fast Expand against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Forest shows Forge Fast Expand — Checkrein has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Forest moves out with his armies.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:56 Checkrein is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:51 Forest kills off Checkrein's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:28 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:06 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
4:35 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
5:04 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:33 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
6:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
6:17 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
6:50 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
7:15 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:40 Forest kills off all of Checkrein's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
8:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:44 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
8:51 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Forest's army.Checkrein is badly outgunned — Forest's force is a size larger.
9:21 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
9:35 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:02 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
10:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:41 Forest kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!Checkrein's army evaporates. Forest doesn't even slow down.
11:07 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:23 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
11:54 Looks like Forest is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:13 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
12:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:06 Forest's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
13:15 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
13:40 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
13:56 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
14:15 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:47 Forest's forces appear to be larger compared to Checkrein's!Forest's army is visibly the bigger one — Checkrein should not take this fight.
🎙 Check is a step behind and knows it.
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:38 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
15:47 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
16:05 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
17:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:24 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Forest.
17:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
18:11 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:20 Forest's number of expansions are equal to Checkrein's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Forest and Checkrein yet.
18:48 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:21 Reaver! Reaver! Forest's reaver is killing off most of Checkrein's workers!Checkrein looks away for one second and Forest makes him pay for it.
19:28 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:53 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:11 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:05 Checkrein failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Checkrein's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Checkrein is backing off!Forest absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
21:20 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:43 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checkrein's army has been decimated.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
22:10 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.Checkrein goes for the raid — Forest is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:32 Forest starts pushing across the map.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:07 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
23:37 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:26 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:37 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:09 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:32 Checkrein has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:43 In terms of army size, Forest and Checkrein are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:33 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Forest.
26:48 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
27:43 Nice try from Checkrein to harass Forest, but Forest's reaction is just too agile.Checkrein knocks, Forest answers. No damage done.
27:50 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:19 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:02 Checkrein's zerglings surround Forest's archons while Checkrein's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Checkrein!The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Forest's position.
29:35 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
29:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
30:00 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:24 Checkrein now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:17 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Forest.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:42 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
31:52 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 Forest casts some storm! But Checkrein lost no workers.Forest goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:48 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.Checkrein knocks, Forest answers. No damage done.
33:09 In terms of army size, Forest is behind Checkrein!Forest is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
33:22 Looks like Forest is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
33:58 Checkrein now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
34:37 Checkrein failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Checkrein's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Checkrein is backing off!Forest absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:03 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
35:25 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
35:32 Forest decides to start pushing across the map.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:01 Checkrein has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
36:40 Forest had the observers for those lurkers and Checkrein's push simply stops.Checkrein throws the endgame army in and Forest simply refuses to lose.
37:08 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
37:20 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
37:46 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Checkrein pushes.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
38:36 In terms of army size, Forest and Checkrein are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
38:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:28 Checkrein spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Forest is still standing.Forest holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:35 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
39:58 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
40:17 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Forest looks away for one second and Checkrein makes him pay for it.
40:39 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
40:58 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:58 Forest's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Checkrein's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
42:18 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
42:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Forest's force and backs off.
42:53 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Checkrein.
43:23 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Forest moves out to end it.
43:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:04 Forest was out-microed by Checkrein and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Checkrein's line. Great positioning.
44:22 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checkrein's army has been decimated.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
45:13 Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:25 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
45:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:11 Forest walked into plague and swarm together. Checkrein gave up nothing.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
46:50 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
47:12 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Checkrein.
47:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Forest moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:17 Forest's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Checkrein's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Forest breaks Checkrein late.
48:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
49:36 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Forest's foundation.
49:58 Forest rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
50:21 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Checkrein pushes.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
50:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:08 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Forest's dragoons fire into nothing and Checkrein holds.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
51:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
52:15 Checkrein's forces appear to be larger compared to Forest's!Checkrein's army is visibly the bigger one — Forest should not take this fight.
52:22 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:40 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
53:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:32 The battle outcome favors Forest as Checkrein's armies melt into Forest's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Forest. The push continues.
53:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:44 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
54:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checkrein starts moving out.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
55:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:41 Plague on the templar, and Checkrein's ultralisks walk straight through Forest.The final army does its work — Checkrein breaks Forest late.
56:13 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
56:44 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
57:12 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Checkrein pushes.Everything Checkrein has built comes forward at once.
57:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:59 Forest successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Forest takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
58:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
58:59 Forest decides to move out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:33 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.Everything Checkrein has built comes forward at once.
59:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:07 Forest's storms land on the swarm and Checkrein's cracklings die before they reach the line.Forest holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:30 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:44 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:20 Forest decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
61:29 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:06 Currently, Forest and Checkrein appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Forest and Checkrein are level.
62:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:44 Forest successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Checkrein commits and it's the wrong call — Forest cleans it up.
63:02 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:36 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
63:54 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Checkrein.
64:18 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:28 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Checkrein pushes.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
64:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:26 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Checkrein breaks Forest wide open.The final army does its work — Checkrein breaks Forest late.
65:45 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:09 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
66:24 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
66:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checkrein starts moving out.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:15 Both Forest and Checkrein appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Forest and Checkrein match each other.
67:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:45 Checkrein ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Forest is inside the third.The final army does its work — Forest breaks Checkrein late.
68:09 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:31 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Forest's army has been decimated.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
69:00 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Checkrein.
69:15 Attempting to end the game, Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
69:41 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
69:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:13 Checkrein's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Forest backs off.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
70:36 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
71:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
71:37 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Forest moves out to end it.
72:01 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
72:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:36 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Forest is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Checkrein's way of life — Forest marches on.
72:48 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
73:15 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:32 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Checkrein gets into Forest's mineral line — workers are dying.
74:11 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
74:24 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Checkrein commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
74:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
75:12 Forest had the observers for those lurkers and Checkrein's push simply stops.Checkrein throws the endgame army in and Forest simply refuses to lose.
75:31 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
75:59 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
76:23 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Checkrein gets into Forest's mineral line — workers are dying.
76:32 Forest must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Forest is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
77:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Forest moves out to end it.
77:27 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
78:01 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Checkrein's ultralisks cannot get through.Checkrein throws the endgame army in and Forest simply refuses to lose.
78:31 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
79:19 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.Checkrein goes for the raid — Forest is ready, and nothing comes of it.
79:26 Forest rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
79:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
80:24 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Forest walks through Checkrein's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
80:45 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:52 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:31 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
81:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:58 Forest walked into plague and swarm together. Checkrein gave up nothing.Forest throws the endgame army in and Checkrein simply refuses to lose.
82:23 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
82:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
83:08 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.Good instincts from Forest; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
83:41 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
83:57 Checkrein must macro up quickly or Forest will just roll him over!Checkrein is badly outgunned — Forest's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
84:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
84:37 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Forest walks through Checkrein's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
85:02 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
85:15 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
85:45 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Forest moves out to end it.
86:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
86:20 Forest's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Checkrein's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Forest breaks Checkrein late.
86:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:10 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
87:26 Forest rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
88:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:15 The battle outcome favors Forest as Checkrein's armies melt into Forest's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Checkrein's way of life — Forest marches on.
88:38 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:22 Forest successfully blocked Checkrein from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Forest; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
89:41 Forest rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
90:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
90:25 Forest's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Checkrein's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Check is hanging on by a thread against Forest's army.
90:42 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:41 Forest decides to start pushing across the map.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
92:02 Checkrein's army is small compared to Forest!Checkrein needs production, fast; Forest's army has outgrown his.
92:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:42 Forest's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Checkrein's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
93:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:35 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:56 Forest rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Forest is far ahead.
94:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Checkrein GGs!That's it. Checkrein looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Forest defeats Check, settled in the late game.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Red Checkrein spawning at s3 and Green Forest spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checkrein at s3, Forest at s4.
0:43 Forest gets Forge Fast Expand against Checkrein's Overpool.Checkrein commits to Overpool; Forest answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
1:42 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:02 Forest failed to break Checkrein's zergling line of defense.Checkrein holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
5:13 Forest has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:38 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Forest starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
6:55 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Check — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:04 Checkrein with some nice speedling surrounds killed Forest's zealots!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Forest's front door.
8:30 Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army after that battle.Half of Forest's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
9:05 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
9:32 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 Forest's army is small compared to Checkrein!Forest is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
10:40 Checkrein decides to expand.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:38 With really nice micro, Checkrein's speedlings kills off Forest's dragoons.The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Forest's front door.
12:26 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Check is far ahead.
12:55 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
13:25 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:15 Forest lost some of his dragoons to Checkrein's speedlings!Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
16:43 It seems like Checkrein has more units than Forest!Checkrein's army is visibly the bigger one — Forest should not take this fight.
17:20 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Check's army.
17:42 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
18:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:51 Checkrein micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Forest's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
19:33 Forest has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
20:45 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Forest taps out!Forest GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Check defeats Forest, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:07 The Orange Forest spawns at s3 while Teal Checkrein spawns at s4.We're underway — Forest spawns at s3, Checkrein answers from s4.
0:38 Checkrein opens 12 Hatch against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.Forest commits to Forge Fast Expand; Checkrein answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:05 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
1:20 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Checkrein is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
2:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:45 Checkrein with some nice speedling surrounds killed Forest's zealots!Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
3:21 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Forest's army has been decimated.Checkrein takes a bite out of Forest's force and backs off.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
3:50 Forest must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Forest is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
4:19 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
4:42 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:26 Checkrein failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
5:47 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
6:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
6:38 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:14 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:21 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:45 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:40 Forest lost some of his dragoons to Checkrein's speedlings!Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
9:17 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
9:49 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:08 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Forest decides to expand.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
10:48 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
11:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:39 Checkrein with his speedlings successfully defend against Forest's early zealot pressure.Forest's early gamble buys nothing — Checkrein's defense was already in place.
12:02 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:55 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:20 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:05 Checkrein's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
14:22 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checkrein's army has been decimated.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:06 Forest tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Checkrein.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Forest.
15:26 Checkrein's army is small compared to Forest!Checkrein needs production, fast; Forest's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:02 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Beautiful harassment from Checkrein. Forest's economy takes a real hit.
16:16 With corsairs sniping overlords, Forest is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
16:50 Checkrein now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:10 Checkrein desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
17:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:41 Forest's massive number of speedlots slice through Checkrein's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Forest breaks Checkrein's position.
18:15 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
18:55 Forest starts expanding.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:30 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
19:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:08 Forest's massive number of speedlots slice through Checkrein's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Forest breaks Checkrein's position.
20:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Forest destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
20:54 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Forest's army has been decimated.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
21:14 Forest decides to start pushing across the map.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:54 Forest's massive number of speedlots slice through Checkrein's zerglings and hydralisks.Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
22:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:50 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:13 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Beautiful harassment from Checkrein. Forest's economy takes a real hit.
23:37 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
24:07 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:26 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:08 Checkrein's massive number of speedlings stopped Forest's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Checkrein!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
25:39 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:49 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:22 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.Checkrein goes for the raid — Forest is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:50 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
26:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:17 Checkrein's massive number of speedlings stopped Forest's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Checkrein!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
27:51 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:15 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:25 Forest must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Forest needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
28:54 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
29:11 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:52 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:24 Checkrein successfully fends off Forest's attacks.Checkrein holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
31:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
31:48 Forest starts pushing across the map.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:03 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:20 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
32:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:15 Checkrein scourged some of Forest's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
33:41 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checkrein's army has been decimated.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
33:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
34:18 Attempting to end the game, Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:39 Checkrein moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
35:17 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.
35:29 Checkrein burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Forest's push!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
36:00 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:11 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:40 Forest decides to move out with his armies.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:07 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:40 Forest failed to deal nicely with Checkrein's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Forest's position.
38:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
38:50 Forest's nexus has been destroyed by Checkrein.No reinforcements in time: Forest watches Checkrein level the expansion.
39:18 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
— The late game —
39:49 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Forest.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:11 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
40:32 Checkrein is having a hard time catching up with Forest's number of expansions.Checkrein is starving on bases while Forest spreads across the map.
40:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:11 Forest successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Forest takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
41:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Forest's force and backs off.
41:56 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
42:20 Every gateway is pumping and Forest starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
42:40 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Checkrein pushes.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
43:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:37 The battle outcome favors Forest as Checkrein's armies melt into Forest's armies' weapon fire!Checkrein's army evaporates. Forest doesn't even slow down.
43:47 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
44:16 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
44:41 What a pity! Checkrein managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Forest's army.Good instincts from Forest; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:06 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Forest.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
45:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:49 Checkrein's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Forest backs off.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
46:43 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:00 Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:29 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:09 Under dark swarm Forest's dragoons are useless — Checkrein's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Checkrein breaks Forest late.
48:40 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Forest's army has been decimated.Checkrein clips Forest's army — real damage, but Forest fights on.
48:57 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:29 Forest must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Forest needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
49:36 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Checkrein.
50:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Forest.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:46 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Forest's dragoons fire into nothing and Checkrein holds.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:17 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:44 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
52:08 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Forest commits the late-game army.
52:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
52:52 Checkrein ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Forest is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
53:08 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:27 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest edges ahead on army strength.
53:56 Forest starts pushing across the map.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:39 The corsairs cleared the sky and Forest's ground army does the rest to Checkrein.There's no rebuilding from that. Forest's late-game push decides it.
54:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
55:35 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Forest moves on the hatcheries.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
56:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:36 The corsairs cleared the sky and Forest's ground army does the rest to Checkrein.The final army does its work — Forest breaks Checkrein late.
56:57 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Forest's way right now.
57:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
57:38 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Forest.Everything Forest has built comes forward at once.
58:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Checkrein GGs!Checkrein types it out: GG.
Forest takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Checkrein spawning at s3 and Blue Forest spawning at s2.Checkrein in Green at s3. Forest in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Checkrein gets 12 Pool against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Checkrein, Forge Fast Expand from Forest.
— The early game —
1:10 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Checkrein is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Forest decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Forest pushes.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 Checkrein failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
3:55 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
4:55 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
5:25 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:52 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Checkrein's forces appear to be larger compared to Forest's!Checkrein's army is visibly the bigger one — Forest should not take this fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Check — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:54 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
7:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:06 With really nice micro, Checkrein's speedlings kills off Forest's dragoons.Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
8:29 Forest has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
9:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
9:55 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
10:24 Forest moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Forest pushes.
11:06 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
11:17 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.
11:54 Checkrein with his speedlings successfully defend against Forest's early zealot pressure.Checkrein holds the early rush without blinking.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:46 Attempting to end the game, Forest moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Forest pushes.
14:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:50 Forest lost some of his dragoons to Checkrein's speedlings!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Forest's front door.
15:22 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Check — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:55 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:24 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
— The mid game —
16:39 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:22 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
17:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:08 All of a sudden, Forest has no armies left while Checkrein is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Checkrein. The push continues.
18:37 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:45 Checkrein successfully blocked Forest from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Forest.
🎙 Check edges ahead on army strength.
20:15 Currently, neither Checkrein nor Forest appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Checkrein and Forest match each other.
20:36 Checkrein has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:34 Checkrein's zerglings surround Forest's archons while Checkrein's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Checkrein!The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Forest's position.
22:10 Checkrein only destroyed about half of Forest's army.Checkrein cuts Forest's army in half.
22:45 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Checkrein's army.Forest clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
23:02 Forest tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Checkrein's economy.Forest goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:47 Checkrein has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:04 Forest having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Forest GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Forest taps out. Check's mid game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Forest spawns in Blue at s4 while Checkrein spawns in Orange at s1.Forest takes s4 in Blue; Checkrein settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:53 Checkrein opens 12 Hatch against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Forest, 12 Hatch from Checkrein.
— The early game —
1:24 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Checkrein is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:01 Forest kills off all of Checkrein's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
4:33 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
5:04 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
5:33 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Checkrein is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:56 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:34 Checkrein failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Forest's defense was already in place.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
9:39 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
10:02 Forest appears to have more army than Checkrein!Forest's army is visibly the bigger one — Checkrein should not take this fight.
10:42 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:22 Eager to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:23 Checkrein failed to kill off Forest's defending zealots.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Forest's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:53 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:37 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
15:13 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
15:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:03 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Forest is continuing to push across the map!Forest wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:42 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Check is a step behind and knows it.
17:48 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:01 Checkrein failed to bring in overlords as Forest's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
19:29 Forest destroyed about half of Checkrein's army after that battle.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Forest took it apart.
— The late game —
19:55 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
20:40 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Checkrein taps out!Checkrein types it out: GG.
That's the game: Forest defeats Check, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:17 Checkrein spawns in Blue at s2 while Forest spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Checkrein spawns at s2, Forest answers from s1.
0:50 Checkrein opens 12 Pool against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.Checkrein commits to 12 Pool; Forest answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
3:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:54 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
4:07 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:52 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
6:43 Checkrein desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:46 Checkrein failed to kill off Forest's defending zealots.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Forest's defense was already in place.
8:16 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Checkrein's forces appear to be larger compared to Forest's!Count the units: Checkrein has the edge over Forest right now.
9:49 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
10:56 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:45 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
12:16 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
13:03 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
13:24 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
13:48 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
14:27 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:24 Checkrein failed to kill off Forest's defending zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
15:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Forest's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, Forest is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:26 Checkrein's army is small compared to Forest!Checkrein is badly outgunned — Forest's force is a size larger.
18:11 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:05 Forest's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
19:26 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
20:01 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Forest's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Forest's force and backs off.
20:38 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
21:07 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:57 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Forest is continuing to push across the map!Forest wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:38 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
23:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
23:37 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
24:11 Checkrein having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Checkrein looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Forest defeats Check, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
19 games
Forest
12 – 7
Check