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■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (187 lines)
0:07 Aqua spawns at s4 in Green while Checkrein spawns at s1 in Red.Aqua in Green at s4. Checkrein in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:29 Checkrein opens 12 Pool against Aqua's 14 CC.Aqua shows 14 CC — Checkrein has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
2:23 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.
2:58 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.
3:11 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:46 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.
4:00 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:21 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
4:54 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:17 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:53 Checkrein failed to break through Aqua's marine defense line.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
6:08 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
6:35 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.
7:13 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:25 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
7:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:10 Aqua gains early map control with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
8:34 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checkrein's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Checkrein's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
9:18 In terms of army size, Checkrein is behind Aqua!Checkrein needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
9:56 Aqua starts expanding.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:05 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:33 All of a sudden, Aqua has no armies left while Checkrein is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Checkrein. The push continues.
12:00 After that battle, Checkrein destroyed about half of Aqua's army.Half of Aqua's force is gone — Checkrein took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:44 Aqua now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
13:12 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:27 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:09 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
14:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:53 Aqua's M&M ball is rolling over Checkrein's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Aqua breaks Checkrein's position.
15:13 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.
15:23 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:03 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Aqua.
16:13 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Good instincts from Checkrein; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:37 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:20 Aqua's marines forced Checkrein's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
17:44 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 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.
18:45 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Checkrein.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Aqua.
18:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!Aqua looks away for one second and Checkrein makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:15 Checkrein decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Checkrein crosses the map with everything.
19:52 Aqua's army is small compared to Checkrein!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
20:13 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:41 Checkrein starts expanding.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
20:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:19 The battle outcome favors Checkrein as Aqua's armies melt into Checkrein's armies' weapon fire!Aqua's army evaporates. Checkrein doesn't even slow down.
21:30 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.
22:03 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.
22:18 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Checkrein.Aqua knocks, Checkrein answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:41 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.
23:11 Checkrein is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Checkrein hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:52 Checkrein lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Aqua's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Checkrein.
24:15 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
24:42 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:12 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Checkrein.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:25 Zerglings ran past Aqua's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Beautiful harassment from Checkrein. Aqua's economy takes a real hit.
25:49 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Checkrein's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:26 Aqua's number of expansions are equal to Checkrein's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aqua and Checkrein yet.
26:38 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
27:03 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
27:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:58 Aqua's marines forced Checkrein's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Checkrein gained nothing for the cost.
28:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
28:55 Checkrein decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:54 Aqua's marines forced Checkrein's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Checkrein.
30:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:29 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:56 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Good instincts from Checkrein; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:07 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.
31:32 Aqua is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:04 Checkrein starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Checkrein starts the push.
32:36 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.
32:43 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:17 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:03 Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Aqua takes the fight on his terms and sends Checkrein home with nothing.
34:28 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.
34:38 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.
35:07 Nice try from Aqua to harass Checkrein, but Checkrein's reaction is just too agile.Aqua knocks, Checkrein answers. No damage done.
35:27 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Checkrein.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:02 Checkrein moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
36:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:32 Checkrein lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Aqua's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Checkrein.
36:57 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
37:16 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.
37:51 Cloaked wraiths from Aqua are harassing Checkrein!Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
38:12 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:26 Checkrein moves out with his armies.Checkrein has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:16 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.
39:39 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:10 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:23 Cloaked wraiths from Aqua are harassing Checkrein!Checkrein looks away for one second and Aqua makes him pay for it.
40:44 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.
41:18 Eager to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
41:47 It seems like Checkrein has more units than Aqua!Count the units: Checkrein has the edge over Aqua right now.
42:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:22 All of a sudden, Aqua has no armies left while Checkrein is continuing to push across the map!Aqua's army evaporates. Checkrein doesn't even slow down.
42:46 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
43:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:44 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Aqua knocks, Checkrein answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
44:07 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
44:18 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Checkrein commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
44:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:56 Aqua pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Checkrein simply remade the army.Checkrein holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:20 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:51 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:08 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!The raid lands — Aqua chips away at Checkrein's foundation.
46:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Checkrein! Aqua's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Checkrein. Aqua's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:00 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Aqua starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
47:27 Plague first, then the charge — Checkrein goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
47:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:02 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
48:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
49:17 Aqua moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
49:46 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Checkrein commits the late-game army.
49:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:20 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Aqua's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Aqua throws the endgame army in and Checkrein simply refuses to lose.
50:47 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:05 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checkrein pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:45 Aqua must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
51:57 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
52:34 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:44 Checkrein moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Checkrein moves out to end it.
53:09 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.
53:39 Checkrein could not break the tank line, and Aqua is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Aqua breaks Checkrein late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:02 Aqua only destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Aqua took it apart.
54:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:46 Zerglings ran past Aqua's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Beautiful harassment from Checkrein. Aqua's economy takes a real hit.
55:10 Checkrein's forces appear to be larger compared to Aqua's!Count the units: Checkrein has the edge over Aqua right now.
55:38 Aqua must macro up quickly or Checkrein will just roll him over!Aqua is badly outgunned — Checkrein's force is a size larger.
55:50 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Checkrein looks away for one second and Aqua makes him pay for it.
56:20 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Checkrein's economy.Aqua goes for the raid — Checkrein is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:34 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Checkrein.Aqua knocks, Checkrein answers. No damage done.
57:00 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!The raid lands — Aqua chips away at Checkrein's foundation.
🎙 Aqua is a step behind and knows it.
57:21 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
57:46 Both Aqua and Checkrein appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aqua and Checkrein yet.
58:08 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Checkrein looks away for one second and Aqua makes him pay for it.
58:23 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Aqua gets into Checkrein's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:46 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.
59:10 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Checkrein's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Checkrein's economy takes a real hit.
59:41 Nice try from Aqua to harass Checkrein, but Checkrein's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Aqua.
59:58 Aqua's army is small compared to Checkrein!Aqua needs production, fast; Checkrein's army has outgrown his.
60:37 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Checkrein's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checkrein shuts the door on Aqua.
🎙 Check holds the stronger army for now.
60:50 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
61:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:31 Dark swarm goes down and Aqua's marines are firing at nothing! Checkrein's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Checkrein's late-game push decides it.
62:07 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checkrein's force stays on that battlefield.
62:16 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.
62:46 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Checkrein's economy.Good instincts from Checkrein; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
63:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aqua GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aqua taps.
GG. Check closes it out over Aqua.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:15 Checkrein spawns in Purple at s1 while Aqua spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checkrein at s1, Aqua at s2.
2:23 Checkrein gets 12 Hatch against Aqua's 8 Rax.Scouting done, plans revealed: Checkrein's 12 Hatch against Aqua's 8 Rax.
4:38 Aqua decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Aqua. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Aqua has built a commanding army lead — Check needs something special here.
6:59 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Aqua attacks Checkrein.All or nothing: Aqua's gamble arrives at Checkrein's base.
9:15 Checkrein was unable to defend Aqua's armies and taps out.It works! Checkrein can't hold the gamble and taps to Aqua.
That's the game: Aqua defeats Check, settled in the early game.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 Aqua spawns in Blue at s2 while Checkrein spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Aqua spawns at s2, Checkrein answers from s1.
0:43 Aqua opens 14 CC against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aqua's 14 CC against Checkrein's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Attempting to end the game, Checkrein moves out with his armies.Checkrein tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Mismicro from Aqua gave opportunity to Checkrein! Checkrein is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Checkrein breaks Aqua's front door.
4:12 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.
4:40 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:19 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
5:43 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:18 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
6:47 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:43 Aqua gains early map control with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
8:08 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:38 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Aqua decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
9:49 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:31 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
11:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Checkrein's attacks.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:19 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.
12:44 After that battle, Aqua destroyed about half of Checkrein's army.Aqua cuts Checkrein's army in half.
13:07 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:32 Checkrein must macro up quickly or Aqua will just roll him over!Checkrein needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
14:18 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.
14:40 Aqua kills off Checkrein's zerglings with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
15:12 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
15:50 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
16:02 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:38 Checkrein's zerglings are pushing out!Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:36 Checkrein's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Aqua has enough M&M to prevent Checkrein from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Checkrein.
18:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
18:31 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:18 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
19:39 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:02 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
🎙 Aqua has built a commanding army lead — Check needs something special here.
20:45 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.
21:16 Aqua's M&M ball is rolling over Checkrein's units.Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
21:40 Checkrein lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:04 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.
22:37 Eager to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
23:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Checkrein taps out!Checkrein types it out: GG.
GG. Aqua closes it out over Check.
■ Aqua
■ Check
army value
■ Aqua
■ Check
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:15 Checkrein spawns in White at s4 while Aqua spawns in Green at s3.Checkrein in White at s4. Aqua in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Aqua opens 1 Rax Gas against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Checkrein shows 12 Pool — Aqua has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:26 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 Aqua starts pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:07 Aqua kills off Checkrein's zerglings with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
4:38 After that battle, Checkrein still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:08 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
5:49 Checkrein decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
6:08 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:52 Checkrein places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Checkrein expands.
7:25 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 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.
9:09 Aqua destroyed about half of Checkrein's army after that battle.Half of Checkrein's force is gone — Aqua took it apart.
— The mid game —
9:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
10:13 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Checkrein is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
10:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checkrein starts moving out.No more waiting. Checkrein pushes.
11:06 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:20 Aqua gains early map control with his marines!Checkrein wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
13:02 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
13:35 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:57 Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
14:32 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:42 All of a sudden, Checkrein has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aqua. The push continues.
🎙 Aqua has built a commanding army lead — Check needs something special here.
— The late game —
16:13 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
16:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Checkrein keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:19 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
17:45 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Quietly, Checkrein adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:58 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.
19:26 Aqua destroyed more than half of Checkrein's army after that battle!Aqua shreds the better part of Checkrein's army in one engagement.
19:58 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
20:26 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
21:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!That's it. Checkrein looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aqua defeats Check, settled in the early game.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:16 Aqua spawns at s2 in Purple while Checkrein spawns at s1 in Orange.Aqua takes s2 in Purple; Checkrein settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:45 Aqua gets 1 Rax FE against Checkrein's 12 Pool.Aqua shows 1 Rax FE — Checkrein has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 Checkrein is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 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.
3:41 Checkrein failed to kill off Aqua's defending marines.Checkrein's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Checkrein seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:29 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Checkrein: the first units are already marching.
6:35 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:58 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 Aqua kills off Checkrein's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Checkrein's front door.
8:41 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:13 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.
9:32 Checkrein is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Checkrein is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
10:11 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 Checkrein with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Checkrein tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:42 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.
🎙 Check is hanging on by a thread against Aqua's army.
12:17 Checkrein has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 It seems that Checkrein only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Checkrein takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
13:14 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:11 Aqua kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aqua. The push continues.
14:52 About half of Checkrein's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:27 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
15:43 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
16:19 Checkrein places down a hatchery.Checkrein plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aqua's force dwarfs what Check has left on the field.
16:57 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:54 Aqua kills off Checkrein's armies and continues pushing!Aqua wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Aqua's way right now.
18:21 The attack was a success, Checkrein lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aqua limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:59 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.
19:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:43 Even sunken colonies didn't help Checkrein, Checkrein has to pull some drones to fight against Aqua's marines!Checkrein's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
21:03 The attack was a success, Checkrein lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aqua limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checkrein — the losses are light.
22:06 Zerglings ran past Aqua's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Checkrein!Aqua looks away for one second and Checkrein makes him pay for it.
22:39 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Check is hanging on by a thread against Aqua's army.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Checkrein GGs!Checkrein types it out: GG.
GG. Aqua closes it out over Check.
Head to head
11 games
Aqua
8 – 3
Check