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■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (60 lines)
0:09 The Teal Checkrein spawns at s2 while Red Forest spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checkrein at s2, Forest at s4.
0:39 Forest opens Forge Fast Expand against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Checkrein commits to 12 Pool; Forest answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:01 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:40 Forest failed to break Checkrein's zergling line of defense.Forest's early gamble buys nothing — Checkrein's defense was already in place.
4:04 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.
4:32 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:58 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
5:42 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Check edges ahead on army strength.
6:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:21 Checkrein failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Forest's defense was already in place.
7:57 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 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.
8:56 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:28 Currently, neither Checkrein nor Forest appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Checkrein and Forest yet.
9:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:28 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.
10:48 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Check edges ahead on army strength.
11:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:04 The battle outcome favors Checkrein as Forest's armies melt into Checkrein's armies' weapon fire!Checkrein wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:30 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:53 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.
14:15 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:42 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:18 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
15:43 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:57 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.
17:23 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.
17:39 Checkrein only destroyed about half of Forest's army.Checkrein cuts Forest's army in half.
— The mid game —
18:23 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.
18:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Forest is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
19:11 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.
19:35 Checkrein's scourge sniped a few of Forest's observers! Forest can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Check is far ahead.
20:05 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
20:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 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.
21:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:05 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.
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Check's army.
22:48 Forest lost more than half of his army in that battle.Checkrein limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:02 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.
23:41 Checkrein destroys Forest's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Checkrein rips Forest's economy back a full step.
24:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Forest GGs!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 (48 lines)
0:12 Forest spawns in Red at s3 while Checkrein spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Forest at s3, Checkrein at s1.
0:43 Forest gets Forge Fast Expand against Checkrein's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Forest, 12 Hatch from Checkrein.
— The early game —
1:15 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:00 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:03 Forest failed to break Checkrein's zergling line of defense.Forest's early gamble buys nothing — Checkrein's defense was already in place.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
5:09 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.
5:32 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
6:10 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:41 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:09 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:23 Checkrein's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Forest continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 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.
9:54 It seems like Forest has more units than Checkrein!Count the units: Forest has the edge over Checkrein right now.
10:26 Forest decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
10:58 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.
11:21 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.
12:02 Forest kills off Checkrein's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:57 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.
13:29 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
14:08 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:43 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
15:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:56 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
16:19 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
16:50 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
17:32 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.
17:50 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:05 A few beautiful storms from Forest turned the battle around! Forest won the battle!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Forest only destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Forest took it apart.
20:05 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.
20:34 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
21:19 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.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:09 The Teal Checkrein spawns at s2 while Purple Forest spawns at s1.We're underway — Checkrein spawns at s2, Forest answers from s1.
0:33 Checkrein gets 12 Hatch against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Checkrein, Forge Fast Expand from Forest.
— The early game —
0:54 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
2:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:56 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
3:26 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
3:48 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.
4:04 Checkrein's army is small compared to Forest!Checkrein is badly outgunned — Forest's force is a size larger.
4:38 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
4:57 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?
5:32 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:49 Checkrein starts expanding.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:36 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
6:55 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
7:24 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:52 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
8:21 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:34 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 Checkrein failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Forest's defense was already in place.
9:46 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.
10:13 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:34 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
10:58 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.
11:22 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
11:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:10 Checkrein failed to kill off Forest's defending zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
12:45 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.
13:09 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:28 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:49 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:14 Forest decides to start pushing across the map.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:43 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
15:11 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 mid game —
15:39 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.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
16:24 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:52 Checkrein moves out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:59 With corsairs sniping overlords, Forest is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
17:31 It seems like Forest has more units than Checkrein!Forest's army is visibly the bigger one — Checkrein should not take this fight.
17:45 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:36 Forest tried to break into Checkrein's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Forest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Forest.
18:59 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:24 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army.Half of Forest's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
19:59 Aaaaaa, Checkrein's mineral line is stormed by Forest's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Forest. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:20 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:54 Where is Checkrein's detector? Forest sends dark templars to harass Checkrein's mineral line!Checkrein looks away for one second and Forest makes him pay for it.
21:09 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:47 Checkrein's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Forest's army.Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
22:14 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.
22:42 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.
23:02 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.
23:43 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.
24:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:14 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.
24:54 Forest only destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Forest took it apart.
25:09 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:36 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:49 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.
26:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:46 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.
27:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Check as the game develops.
27:26 Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army after that battle.Half of Forest's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
27:54 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.
28:15 Checkrein is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Forest.Checkrein is starving on bases while Forest spreads across the map.
28:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:21 Checkrein kills off Forest's armies and continues pushing!Forest's army evaporates. Checkrein doesn't even slow down.
29:34 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army.Checkrein cuts Forest's army in half.
29:56 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:18 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Check edges ahead on army strength.
31:22 Forest failed to deal nicely with Checkrein's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
31:47 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:54 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
32:27 Forest casts some storm! But Checkrein lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Forest.
32:42 Aaaaaa, Checkrein's mineral line is stormed by Forest's high templars!The raid lands — Forest chips away at Checkrein's foundation.
33:06 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.
33:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:01 Checkrein's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Forest's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Forest's position.
34:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:44 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
35:19 Forest tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Checkrein.Forest goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:42 Forest tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Checkrein.Good instincts from Checkrein; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:10 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:44 Checkrein micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Forest's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Forest's position.
37:24 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.
37:31 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
38:03 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:39 Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:27 A few beautiful storms from Forest turned the battle around! Forest won the battle!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Forest takes the middle of the game.
39:46 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:01 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
40:21 Checkrein brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Checkrein's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:48 Attempting to end the game, Forest moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
41:25 In terms of army size, Checkrein and Forest are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:01 Checkrein burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Forest's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Forest.
42:33 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.
42:59 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army.Half of Forest's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
43:17 Eager to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
44:00 Checkrein's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Forest loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Checkrein's late-game push decides it.
44:26 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
45:15 Where is Checkrein's detector? Forest sends dark templars to harass Checkrein's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Forest. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
45:34 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Checkrein goes in.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
45:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:37 The battle outcome favors Checkrein as Forest's armies melt into Checkrein's armies' weapon fire!Checkrein wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:55 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army.Checkrein cuts Forest's army in half.
47:30 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:37 Checkrein shot down Forest's nexus.The base falls. Checkrein rips Forest's economy back a full step.
48:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Forest taps out!Forest GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Forest taps out. Check's late game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 The Purple Forest spawns at s2 while Red Checkrein spawns at s1.Forest in Purple at s2. Checkrein in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Checkrein opens 12 Hatch against Forest's Forge Fast Expand.Forest commits to Forge Fast Expand; Checkrein answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:24 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
2:29 Forest decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 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?
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 With beautiful placement, Forest successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Checkrein commits and it's the wrong call — Forest cleans it up.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
4:58 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.
5:30 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:55 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
6:36 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
7:02 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
7:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:08 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
8:39 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.
9:13 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.
9:57 It seems like Forest has more units than Checkrein!Count the units: Forest has the edge over Checkrein right now.
10:15 Forest moves out with his armies.Forest has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:03 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
11:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:52 Forest kills off all of Checkrein's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
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.
13:14 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
13:47 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:20 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Forest's army.Checkrein needs production, fast; Forest's army has outgrown his.
14:50 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:10 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:27 Forest kills off Checkrein's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
16:51 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Check is hanging on by a thread against Forest's army.
17:22 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.
18:04 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
18:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:09 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.
19:36 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
20:00 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.
— The mid game —
20:47 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.
21:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!Checkrein GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Forest closes it out over Check.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:20 Checkrein spawns in Red at s3 while Forest spawns in Yellow at s2.Checkrein takes s3 in Red; Forest settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:30 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.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
2:02 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.
2:24 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
3:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 Checkrein was out-microed by Forest and loses all his attacking forces.Forest takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
4:02 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.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
5:06 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:30 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:49 Checkrein must macro up quickly or Forest will just roll him over!Checkrein needs production, fast; Forest's army has outgrown his.
6:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:50 Forest kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!Checkrein's army evaporates. Forest doesn't even slow down.
7:18 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.
8:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:11 Checkrein desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:51 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:29 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:56 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:48 Checkrein's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Forest continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
🎙 Forest edges ahead on army strength.
11:05 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:41 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
12:15 Forest destroys Checkrein's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Checkrein watches Forest level the expansion.
12:40 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:02 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
13:40 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
14:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:28 Forest failed to kill off Checkrein's defending zerglings.Forest's early gamble buys nothing — Checkrein's defense was already in place.
15:03 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.
🎙 Forest edges ahead on army strength.
15:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
16:02 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
16:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checkrein starts moving out.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
16:55 Looks like Forest is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Forest starts the push.
17:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:52 Forest kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!Checkrein's army evaporates. Forest doesn't even slow down.
18:23 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
18:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
19:26 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.
🎙 Check is a step behind and knows it.
20:06 It seems like Forest has more units than Checkrein!Forest's army is visibly the bigger one — Checkrein should not take this fight.
— The late game —
20:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Forest's economy is suffering!Forest looks away for one second and Checkrein makes him pay for it.
21:02 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Forest crosses the map with everything.
21:17 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
21:45 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.
22:19 Checkrein failed to bring in overlords as Forest's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Forest breaks Checkrein's position.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
23:11 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.
23:38 Forest shot down Checkrein's hatchery.Forest finds the weak point and Checkrein's new base is gone.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:18 Looks like Forest is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:44 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:12 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.
25:50 Forest's massive number of speedlots slice through Checkrein's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Forest breaks Checkrein's position.
26:08 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!That's it. Checkrein looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Forest takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Forest spawns in Red at s2 while Checkrein spawns in Yellow at s1.We're underway — Forest spawns at s2, Checkrein answers from s1.
0:39 Forest gets 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 —
1:14 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Checkrein starts expanding.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Forest's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:49 Checkrein with some nice speedling surrounds killed Forest's zealots!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Forest's front door.
4:35 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.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
6:46 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:15 With beautiful placement, Checkrein successfully fends off Forest's attacks.Checkrein takes the fight on his terms and sends Forest home with nothing.
8:41 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.
9:24 Forest lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:48 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.
10:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Forest starts moving out.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:58 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
11:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:04 With really nice micro, Checkrein's speedlings kills off Forest's dragoons.Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
12:45 Checkrein destroyed about half of Forest's army after that battle.Checkrein cuts Forest's army in half.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
13:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checkrein starts moving out.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:05 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
14:54 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:59 Forest lost some of his dragoons to Checkrein's speedlings!Forest wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 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.
16:50 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.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:30 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.
18:04 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 late game —
18:27 Checkrein's scourge sniped a few of Forest's observers! Forest can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
18:56 Forest has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:41 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.
20:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Forest GGs!Forest GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Check takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Check
army value
■ Forest
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:15 Checkrein spawns in Blue at s2 while Forest spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checkrein at s2, Forest at s1.
0:42 Forest gets Forge Fast Expand against Checkrein's Overpool.Checkrein shows Overpool — Forest has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Forest starts moving out.No more waiting. Forest pushes.
3:35 Forest desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
4:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:50 Checkrein lost all of his zerglings to Forest's zealots and dragoons!Checkrein wasn't ready. Forest's early aggression takes the lead.
5:30 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:04 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
6:20 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:58 Checkrein pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:37 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
8:46 Forest successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Forest takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Forest only destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Forest cuts Checkrein's army in half.
10:40 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:03 Checkrein's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
11:47 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
12:11 It seems like Forest has more units than Checkrein!Count the units: Forest has the edge over Checkrein right now.
12:52 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
13:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:53 The battle outcome favors Forest as Checkrein's armies melt into Forest's armies' weapon fire!Forest wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
14:27 Forest only destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Forest took it apart.
15:02 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
15:45 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:44 Forest kills off Checkrein's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Forest breaks Checkrein's front door.
17:17 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Forest pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Forest is far ahead.
18:28 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!Checkrein types it out: GG.
Forest takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
18 games
Forest
12 – 6
Check