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7 · · ▶ replay
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:11 The Blue Aqua spawns at s2 while Green Checkrein spawns at s1.Aqua takes s2 in Blue; Checkrein settles in at s1 in Green.
0:37 Aqua gets 2 Rax FE against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aqua's 2 Rax FE against Checkrein's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
1:18 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:07 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:58 Aqua kills off Checkrein's zerglings with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
3:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Aqua clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
3:35 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Both Aqua and Checkrein appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aqua and Checkrein match each other.
4:17 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
4:46 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
5:16 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:31 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
5:50 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.
6:26 Checkrein kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aqua's way of life — Checkrein marches on.
6:44 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
7:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
7:43 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:37 With beautiful placement, Checkrein successfully fends off Aqua's attacks.The attack shatters on Checkrein's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:17 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
9:43 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:37 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
11:09 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.
11:18 Checkrein's zerglings surround Aqua's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Aqua's front door.
11:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
12:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
12:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:29 Checkrein seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Aqua is totally losing this battle!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
13:53 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
14:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:43 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aqua's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aqua shuts the door on Checkrein.
15:03 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:11 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:47 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:33 Checkrein is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Aqua's marines melt in this attack!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
16:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
17:43 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aqua's defense line.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:55 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
18:30 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
18:55 It seems like Aqua has more units than Checkrein!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Checkrein right now.
19:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:35 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Checkrein commits and it's the wrong call — Aqua cleans it up.
19:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
20:23 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:54 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
21:35 Checkrein tried to harass Aqua but Aqua successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Aqua; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:59 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
22:17 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
22:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:07 Checkrein's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Aqua's M&M had to back off.Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Aqua gained nothing for the cost.
23:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
24:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!Aqua looks away for one second and Checkrein makes him pay for it.
24:44 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:07 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:36 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
25:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:14 Checkrein's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Aqua has enough M&M to prevent Checkrein from further poking in!Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:11 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
27:27 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
27:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:13 Checkrein's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Aqua has enough M&M to prevent Checkrein from further poking in!Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
28:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
28:58 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:28 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
29:51 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:16 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
30:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:48 Checkrein had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Aqua to fall back.Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Aqua gained nothing for the cost.
31:11 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:50 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:58 Checkrein has more expansions than Aqua.Checkrein is out-expanding Aqua — the money game is tilting.
32:20 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:49 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:28 With beautiful placement, Checkrein successfully fends off Aqua's attacks.Aqua commits and it's the wrong call — Checkrein cleans it up.
33:54 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
34:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:51 Zerglings ran past Aqua's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Checkrein gets into Aqua's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:06 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
35:38 Aqua is having a hard time catching up with Checkrein's number of expansions.Aqua is starving on bases while Checkrein spreads across the map.
35:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:20 Checkrein's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Aqua has enough M&M to prevent Checkrein from further poking in!Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
36:50 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:17 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
37:24 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
37:52 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:42 Aqua stimpacked his marines and sliced through Checkrein's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Aqua breaks Checkrein's position.
38:59 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
39:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
— The late game —
39:48 Aqua moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
40:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:40 The battle outcome favors Aqua as Checkrein's armies melt into Aqua's armies' weapon fire!Aqua wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:52 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:35 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:49 Aqua moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
42:02 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
42:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:05 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Aqua's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Checkrein's late-game push decides it.
43:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:38 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:03 Eager to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:39 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Checkrein is moving out!This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
44:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:11 Aqua pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Checkrein simply remade the army.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:44 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
45:58 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
46:22 Aqua scouted Checkrein's attempt to harass!Aqua's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
46:57 It seems like Checkrein is aborting his harassment.Checkrein thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
47:22 Aqua is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Checkrein's army.Aqua is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:46 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Checkrein commits everything.Everything Checkrein has built comes forward at once.
48:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:17 Aqua's siege line holds and Checkrein's ultralisks die on the way in.Checkrein throws the endgame army in and Aqua simply refuses to lose.
48:50 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
49:02 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:30 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 Aqua's army.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Aqua's foundation.
50:29 Aqua is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Checkrein's army.Aqua is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
50:49 Aqua successfully blocked Checkrein from harassing his economy.Checkrein knocks, Aqua answers. No damage done.
🎙 Slight advantage Check as the game develops.
51:08 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 Aqua's army.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:33 Aqua creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
51:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:22 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Checkrein holds and Aqua falls back.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:35 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
52:56 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
53:33 With a successful harassment, Checkrein hurts Aqua's economy.The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Aqua's foundation.
53:58 Checkrein appears to have more army than Aqua!Checkrein's army is visibly the bigger one — Aqua should not take this fight.
54:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!Checkrein gets into Aqua's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The scales tip toward Check — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:49 Aqua successfully harasses Checkrein's economy.The raid lands — Aqua chips away at Checkrein's foundation.
55:11 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
55:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:56 Checkrein's defilers made that army unkillable and Aqua's position is gone.The final army does its work — Checkrein breaks Aqua late.
56:16 Checkrein only destroyed about half of Aqua's army.Half of Aqua's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
56:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:07 Aqua tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Checkrein's armies.The base falls. Checkrein rips Aqua's economy back a full step.
57:20 Aqua's army is small compared to Checkrein!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
57:53 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
🎙 It's all going Check's way right now.
58:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aqua GGs!Aqua GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Check takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 The White Checkrein spawns at s2 while Green Aqua spawns at s1.Checkrein in White at s2. Aqua in Green at s1. The map is set.
2:28 Aqua opens Bunker Rush against Checkrein's 5 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Checkrein's 5 Pool against Aqua's Bunker Rush.
4:33 Checkrein opens with a cheesy build.Checkrein isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
6:46 Checkrein with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aqua.All or nothing: Checkrein's gamble arrives at Aqua's base.
9:06 Checkrein plays aggressively but Aqua defends in a very beautiful manner. Checkrein loses all of his armies and GGs!Aqua holds the cheese! Checkrein's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Check taps out. Aqua's early game was simply better.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 Aqua spawns in Green at s1 while Checkrein spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aqua at s1, Checkrein at s2.
0:31 Checkrein opens 12 Hatch against Aqua's 2 Rax FE.Aqua shows 2 Rax FE — Checkrein has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
2:04 Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 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.
3:50 The battle outcome favors Aqua as Checkrein's armies melt into Aqua's armies' weapon fire!Checkrein's army evaporates. Aqua doesn't even slow down.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
4:48 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
5:11 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
5:41 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:44 Checkrein desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:41 Checkrein's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aqua continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Checkrein's front door.
8:10 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
8:35 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
9:19 In terms of army size, Checkrein is behind Aqua!Checkrein is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
9:46 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:01 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:14 Aqua was out-microed by Checkrein and loses all his attacking forces.Checkrein takes the fight on his terms and sends Aqua home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
12:06 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:41 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
13:13 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:47 Checkrein's zerglings surround Aqua's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Aqua's front door.
15:18 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
15:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:11 Aqua tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Checkrein's armies.Aqua's expansion burns — Checkrein tears it down.
16:40 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:04 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:20 Checkrein is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Aqua's marines melt in this attack!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
18:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 Nice try from Aqua to harass Checkrein, but Checkrein's reaction is just too agile.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Aqua's foundation.
🎙 The scales tip toward Check — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:43 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
21:11 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
21:45 Checkrein has more expansions than Aqua.Economically it's Checkrein's game right now; Aqua is falling behind on bases.
22:04 Aqua desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:15 Checkrein seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Aqua is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Aqua's position.
23:49 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
24:08 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
24:35 Aqua dropped some marines into Checkrein's mineral line!The raid lands — Aqua chips away at Checkrein's foundation.
🎙 Aqua is a step behind and knows it.
25:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aqua GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aqua taps.
Aqua taps out. Check's mid game was simply better.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Checkrein spawning at s4 and Green Aqua spawning at s1.We're underway — Checkrein spawns at s4, Aqua answers from s1.
0:35 Aqua opens 1 Rax FE against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Checkrein shows 12 Pool — Aqua has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
2:33 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:49 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.
4:16 Nice placement by Checkrein, Aqua can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aqua's early gamble buys nothing — Checkrein's defense was already in place.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:26 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:51 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
6:23 Aqua decides to expand.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:01 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:39 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.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
8:09 Mismicro from Aqua gave opportunity to Checkrein! Checkrein is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Aqua wasn't ready. Checkrein's early aggression takes the lead.
8:58 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Aqua's army.Half of Aqua's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
10:10 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:21 Checkrein's zerglings surround Aqua's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Aqua's front door.
11:47 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
12:22 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
12:53 Aqua decides to expand.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
13:25 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:01 Aqua's army is small compared to Checkrein!Aqua is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
14:35 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:58 The battle outcome favors Checkrein as Aqua's armies melt into Checkrein's armies' weapon fire!Checkrein wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:17 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
17:29 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aqua taps out!Aqua GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Check takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:10 Aqua spawns in Purple at s2 while Checkrein spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aqua at s2, Checkrein at s1.
0:37 Checkrein gets 12 Hatch against Aqua's 1 Rax Gas.Aqua commits to 1 Rax Gas; Checkrein answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:27 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
1:56 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Aqua decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 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.
4:12 The battle outcome favors Aqua as Checkrein's armies melt into Aqua's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Checkrein's way of life — Aqua marches on.
4:46 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
5:49 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
6:19 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:16 Checkrein's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aqua continues pressuring with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aqua edges ahead on army strength.
7:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
8:41 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
9:02 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
9:37 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:20 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
10:39 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
11:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:56 Aqua kills off Checkrein's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Checkrein's front door.
12:20 After that battle, Aqua destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Aqua took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
12:52 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
13:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
13:58 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
14:45 Aqua's forces appear to be larger compared to Checkrein's!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Checkrein right now.
15:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 Checkrein was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Aqua takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
16:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
16:45 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:29 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
🎙 It's all going Aqua's way right now.
18:02 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:37 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
19:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Checkrein taps out!Checkrein types it out: GG.
Check taps out. Aqua's early game was simply better.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:07 The Red Checkrein spawns at s1 while Purple Aqua spawns at s2.We're underway — Checkrein spawns at s1, Aqua answers from s2.
0:37 Checkrein opens 12 Hatch against Aqua's 1 Rax FE.Checkrein commits to 12 Hatch; Aqua answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:06 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
1:25 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Checkrein moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:52 Nice control from Checkrein! He killed Aqua's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Aqua's front door.
3:25 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
4:03 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
4:49 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 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.
5:40 Checkrein successfully fends off Aqua's attacks.Checkrein takes the fight on his terms and sends Aqua home with nothing.
6:08 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
6:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checkrein destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
6:49 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
7:04 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
7:28 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:26 Aqua has enough marines to deal with Checkrein's zergling pressure.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
8:41 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:11 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:29 Aqua must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
10:01 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:11 Aqua decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
10:31 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:26 Aqua kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aqua. The push continues.
11:59 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:12 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:03 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:21 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:11 Aqua seemed like winning the battle but when Checkrein's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Checkrein won the battle!Checkrein absorbs the mid-game push — Aqua gained nothing for the cost.
14:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
14:48 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
15:28 Both Checkrein and Aqua appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Checkrein and Aqua match each other.
15:43 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:00 Checkrein is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
16:22 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:10 Checkrein seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Aqua is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Checkrein breaks Aqua's position.
17:41 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
18:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Aqua clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
18:28 Aqua dropped some marines into Checkrein's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
18:51 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:43 Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.The attack shatters on Aqua's line. Great positioning.
19:56 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:17 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:41 Aqua scouted Checkrein's attempt to harass!Aqua's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
21:10 Checkrein is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Checkrein's raiders are needed on defense.
21:43 Zerglings ran past Aqua's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Checkrein gets into Aqua's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:53 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:22 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:43 Aqua must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:09 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:50 Checkrein's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Aqua has enough M&M to prevent Checkrein from further poking in!Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
24:15 Checkrein destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Checkrein takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
24:45 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:10 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:22 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:48 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
26:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:42 Checkrein backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
27:02 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
27:20 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
27:53 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:17 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aqua's defense line.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:41 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:50 Aqua decides to start pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:40 Checkrein backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:59 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
30:29 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:53 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:14 Checkrein starts pushing across the map.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:42 Aqua is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:10 In terms of army size, Checkrein and Aqua are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:45 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!Aqua wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:22 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:39 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:30 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:20 Aqua seemed like winning the battle but when Checkrein's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Checkrein won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checkrein holds Aqua.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:17 Checkrein brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
36:54 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:23 Aqua was out-microed by Checkrein and loses all his attacking forces.Checkrein takes the fight on his terms and sends Aqua home with nothing.
37:48 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
38:12 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
38:45 Aqua's army is small compared to Checkrein!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
39:11 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Good instincts from Checkrein; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:21 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:13 Checkrein is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Aqua's marines melt in this attack!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Checkrein takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:48 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
40:58 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
41:30 Cloaked wraiths from Aqua are harassing Checkrein!Aqua gets into Checkrein's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:56 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
42:17 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
42:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:59 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:18 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
43:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Aqua clips Checkrein's army — real damage, but Checkrein fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:04 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
44:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
44:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:15 Checkrein was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Checkrein commits and it's the wrong call — Aqua cleans it up.
45:36 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:14 With excellent skills and micro, Checkrein managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
46:33 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Checkrein commits everything.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
46:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
47:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:45 Checkrein threw the swarm at a full tank line and Aqua barely moved.Aqua holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:34 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
48:52 Nice try from Checkrein to harass Aqua, but Aqua's reaction is just too agile.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:21 Checkrein's army is small compared to Aqua!Checkrein is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
49:39 Aqua successfully blocked Checkrein from harassing his economy.Checkrein goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:05 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
50:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:54 Aqua's siege line holds and Checkrein's ultralisks die on the way in.Checkrein throws the endgame army in and Aqua simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
51:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
51:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
52:01 At the moment, Aqua seems to have more units than Checkrein.Aqua's army is visibly the bigger one — Checkrein should not take this fight.
52:09 Checkrein successfully harasses Aqua's economy.The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Aqua's foundation.
52:44 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Checkrein needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
52:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Checkrein chips away at Aqua's foundation.
53:21 It seems like Aqua has more units than Checkrein!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Checkrein right now.
53:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!Checkrein gets into Aqua's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:23 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aqua's defense line.Checkrein knocks, Aqua answers. No damage done.
🎙 Check is a step behind and knows it.
54:30 Aqua appears to have more army than Checkrein!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Checkrein right now.
55:04 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Checkrein needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
55:29 Checkrein tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aqua's defense line.Good instincts from Aqua; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:48 Aqua moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
56:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:46 Irradiate on the defilers! Aqua watches Checkrein's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Aqua breaks Checkrein late.
56:56 Aqua destroyed about half of Checkrein's army after that battle.Aqua cuts Checkrein's army in half.
57:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
57:50 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
🎙 Aqua's force dwarfs what Check has left on the field.
58:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!Checkrein types it out: GG.
Aqua takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The White Aqua spawns at s3 while Blue Checkrein spawns at s4.Aqua in White at s3. Checkrein in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:44 Checkrein gets 12 Hatch against Aqua's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Aqua, 12 Hatch from Checkrein.
— The early game —
1:22 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Checkrein desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:13 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
3:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:16 Checkrein kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!Aqua's army evaporates. Checkrein doesn't even slow down.
4:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Checkrein while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
5:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Checkrein's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
6:03 Aqua starts pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:28 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
8:23 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.The attack shatters on Aqua's line. Great positioning.
8:55 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
9:28 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Aqua starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
10:38 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:10 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:39 Checkrein must macro up quickly or Aqua will just roll him over!Checkrein needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
12:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:50 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Checkrein's way of life — Aqua marches on.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
13:36 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:41 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
15:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:55 Aqua gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Checkrein's front door.
16:25 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:08 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
17:42 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Checkrein taps out!That's it. Checkrein looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Check taps out. Aqua's early game was simply better.
Head to head
9 games
Aqua
8 – 1
Check