Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Fri, Sep 11 2026 · 17:03 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s2 in White while Chimaera spawns at s1 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s2, Chimaera at s1.
0:48 Surplus opens 9 Pool against Chimaera's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 9 Pool against Chimaera's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:44 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Chimaera pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:22 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Surplus's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!Chimaera wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:10 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
4:37 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:50 Surplus's army is small compared to Chimaera!Surplus is badly outgunned — Chimaera's force is a size larger.
5:32 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:52 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:30 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Chimaera's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Chimaera's way of life — Surplus marches on.
7:42 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
8:21 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
8:56 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:08 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:55 Chimaera starts pushing across the map.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:47 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Chimaera's zerglings!Chimaera's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
11:43 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
12:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:06 Chimaera lost all his zerglings to Surplus!Chimaera wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
13:28 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
14:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
14:43 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:55 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
15:26 Surplus's forces appear to be larger compared to Chimaera's!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Chimaera right now.
15:56 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
16:37 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:55 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 —
17:34 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Chimaera is pushing his mutalisks further on!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
17:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
18:34 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
19:01 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
— The late game —
19:45 Chimaera made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Surplus is pushing his mutalisks further on!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
20:17 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:59 It seems that Chimaera only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
21:13 Chimaera's hatchery has been destroyed by Surplus.Surplus finds the weak point and Chimaera's new base is gone.
21:55 Surplus harasses Chimaera's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Chimaera's foundation.
22:10 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
22:44 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
23:20 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Surplus holds the stronger army for now.
24:07 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Chimaera's position.
24:38 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
25:07 It seems that Chimaera only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Chimaera clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
25:35 Chimaera's hatchery has been destroyed by Surplus.The base falls. Surplus rips Chimaera's economy back a full step.
26:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Chimaera GGs!That's it. Chimaera looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Surplus takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:09 Chimaera spawns in Blue at s2 while Surplus spawns in Teal at s4.Chimaera in Blue at s2. Surplus in Teal at s4. The map is set.
0:33 Chimaera opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's Overpool.Chimaera shows 12 Hatch — Surplus has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:33 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:02 With really nice micro, Chimaera kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Chimaera's early aggression takes the lead.
3:09 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:39 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 At the moment, Chimaera seems to have more units than Surplus.Chimaera's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
4:18 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:07 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:29 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Chimaera's zerglings!Chimaera's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
5:58 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:17 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:39 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:06 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:40 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
7:47 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:44 Chimaera failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Chimaera's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:10 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:44 Chimaera starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Chimaera pushes.
10:10 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
10:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:51 Surplus failed to kill off Chimaera's defending zerglings.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Chimaera's defense was already in place.
11:28 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:43 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
11:58 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:25 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:47 Chimaera is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
13:09 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:06 Surplus's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Chimaera!Chimaera absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
14:18 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:00 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
15:18 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Chimaera's defense line.Surplus knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
15:28 Chimaera starts pushing across the map.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:09 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
16:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:48 Surplus was out-microed by Chimaera and loses all his attacking forces.Chimaera takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
17:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
17:55 Chimaera's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Chimaera's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
18:26 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:39 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:13 What a pity! Chimaera managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:33 Zerglings ran past Chimaera's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Chimaera's foundation.
19:47 Chimaera is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
20:21 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
20:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:56 Chimaera held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Chimaera absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
21:17 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Nice try from Chimaera to harass Surplus, but Surplus's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Chimaera.
22:24 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Chimaera's defense line.Surplus knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Chimaera starts moving out.No more waiting. Chimaera pushes.
23:30 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:37 Chimaera's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Chimaera and Surplus yet.
24:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:25 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
24:43 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
25:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
25:46 Without any further reinforcements, Chimaera's expansion is decimated by Surplus's armies.No reinforcements in time: Chimaera watches Surplus level the expansion.
25:53 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
26:44 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:11 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:52 Chimaera had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Surplus's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Chimaera holds Surplus.
28:19 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
28:38 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:12 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:48 For a second it looked like Chimaera had more zerglings, but in another second Surplus seems to have taken the lead! Chimaera is backing off!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Chimaera gained nothing for the cost.
30:18 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
30:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
31:08 With a successful harassment, Chimaera hurts Surplus's economy.Surplus looks away for one second and Chimaera makes him pay for it.
31:35 Chimaera is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:54 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
32:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:42 Chimaera with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Chimaera breaks Surplus's position.
33:08 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:26 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
33:40 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Chimaera's army.Surplus knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
34:02 Chimaera desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:27 Surplus starts expanding.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
35:03 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Chimaera's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Chimaera is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:24 Chimaera is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:15 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
36:30 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:47 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:18 Chimaera must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Chimaera needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
37:32 Zerglings ran past Chimaera's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Surplus gets into Chimaera's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:01 Chimaera is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:24 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
38:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:04 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Chimaera is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Chimaera breaks Surplus's position.
39:29 Chimaera destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Chimaera cuts Surplus's army in half.
39:58 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:26 Chimaera is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
40:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:14 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Chimaera's mutalisks!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
41:34 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
41:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:12 Surplus has more expansions than Chimaera.Economically it's Surplus's game right now; Chimaera is falling behind on bases.
42:39 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Chimaera's army.Surplus goes for the raid — Chimaera is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:10 Chimaera is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
43:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
43:43 Surplus's lurkers were already burrowed and Chimaera's cracklings ran straight onto them.Chimaera throws the endgame army in and Surplus simply refuses to lose.
44:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:34 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:52 Chimaera moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
45:30 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
45:40 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.
46:17 Surplus's lurkers were caught out of position and Chimaera never slowed down.The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Surplus late.
46:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:57 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:09 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Chimaera pushes.This is the big one — Chimaera commits the late-game army.
47:46 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
47:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:29 Surplus's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Chimaera has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Chimaera late.
48:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
49:22 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Chimaera clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
49:34 Zerglings ran past Chimaera's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Chimaera looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
49:50 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Chimaera gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:30 Surplus is leading the game with more expansions than Chimaera.Economically it's Surplus's game right now; Chimaera is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
50:46 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Surplus pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
51:13 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.
51:36 Surplus wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Chimaera's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Chimaera late.
51:51 Surplus destroyed about half of Chimaera's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Chimaera's army in half.
52:21 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:35 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Chimaera gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:03 Zerglings ran past Chimaera's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Chimaera looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
53:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Chimaera! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Chimaera chips away at Surplus's foundation.
53:47 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Surplus pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
🎙 Chimaera is hanging on by a thread against Surplus's army.
54:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:47 Surplus's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Chimaera has nothing that trades with them.There's no rebuilding from that. Surplus's late-game push decides it.
54:54 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:14 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:40 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
56:15 Chimaera having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Chimaera types it out: GG.
That's the game: Surplus defeats Chimaera, settled in the late game.
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s2 in Red while Chimaera spawns at s1 in Yellow.Surplus takes s2 in Red; Chimaera settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:42 Surplus gets 12 Hatch against Chimaera's 12 Pool.Surplus shows 12 Hatch — Chimaera has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
1:57 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:27 Chimaera decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:26 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Chimaera's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!Chimaera's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
4:10 Surplus only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Chimaera's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
5:40 Surplus starts expanding.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
6:12 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:37 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.
6:59 With really nice micro, Chimaera kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Surplus's front door.
7:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:08 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Surplus clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
8:37 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:27 Surplus failed to break Chimaera's zergling line of defense.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
10:08 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
10:23 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:51 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:58 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
12:25 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
13:04 Surplus destroyed about half of Chimaera's army after that battle.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
13:29 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:04 Surplus's number of expansions are equal to Chimaera's.Base for base, they're level — Surplus and Chimaera match each other.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:45 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Chimaera's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Chimaera's way of life — Surplus marches on.
15:17 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
16:24 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
16:53 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
17:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:49 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Chimaera!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Surplus's front door.
18:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
19:07 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:55 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:15 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
20:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:18 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Chimaera home with nothing.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
22:18 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:34 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
23:11 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 —
23:46 Chimaera made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Surplus is pushing his mutalisks further on!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
24:22 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
24:47 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
25:12 Surplus appears to have more army than Chimaera!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Chimaera should not take this fight.
25:34 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
26:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Chimaera GGs!Chimaera GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Teal Chimaera spawning at s3 and Orange Surplus spawning at s2.Chimaera in Teal at s3. Surplus in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Chimaera gets 12 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Chimaera commits to 12 Pool; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
1:43 Surplus decides to expand.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:08 Surplus failed to kill off Chimaera's defending zerglings.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
4:41 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:34 Chimaera pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 Chimaera with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Chimaera's defense was already in place.
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:40 After that battle, Chimaera destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Chimaera cuts Surplus's army in half.
10:09 Chimaera pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
10:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:23 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Surplus's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Chimaera marches on.
11:41 Chimaera only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Chimaera cuts Surplus's army in half.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Chimaera — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:47 Chimaera's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:33 It seems like Chimaera has more units than Surplus!Chimaera's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
14:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:28 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Chimaera!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Surplus's front door.
15:10 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:46 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
16:19 Chimaera decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:36 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
17:20 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Chimaera's force dwarfs what Surplus has left on the field.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:15 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Surplus's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!Surplus's army evaporates. Chimaera doesn't even slow down.
18:58 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
19:30 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 Chimaera destroys Surplus's hatchery, denying expansions.Chimaera finds the weak point and Surplus's new base is gone.
20:30 Chimaera pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
21:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Surplus taps out. Chimaera's early game was simply better.
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s2 in White while Chimaera spawns at s1 in Purple.Surplus takes s2 in White; Chimaera settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:45 Chimaera opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's 9 Pool.Surplus commits to 9 Pool; Chimaera answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:40 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
3:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:49 Chimaera failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
4:11 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Chimaera takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
4:41 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:22 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
5:38 Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
6:10 Chimaera pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:54 Surplus was out-microed by Chimaera and loses all his attacking forces.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Chimaera cleans it up.
8:16 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:58 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Chimaera crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
10:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:27 With really nice micro, Chimaera kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Surplus's front door.
10:52 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:01 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
12:20 Chimaera's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
12:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:24 Surplus failed to break Chimaera's zergling line of defense.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
13:57 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Chimaera's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
14:26 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:06 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:40 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:03 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Chimaera edges ahead on army strength.
16:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
17:01 With really nice micro, Chimaera kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Chimaera's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Chimaera is far ahead.
17:27 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:55 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Currently, neither Surplus nor Chimaera appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Surplus and Chimaera match each other.
18:59 Chimaera's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:12 Chimaera kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Chimaera marches on.
20:29 Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Chimaera — more than half the force is gone.
21:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Chimaera starts moving out.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Chimaera has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
22:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!Surplus types it out: GG.
That's the game: Chimaera defeats Surplus, settled in the early game.
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
army value
■ Chimaera
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:12 Chimaera spawns in Teal at s2 while Surplus spawns in Purple at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Chimaera at s2, Surplus at s1.
0:38 Chimaera gets 9 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Chimaera, 12 Pool from Surplus.
— The early game —
1:19 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:57 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:06 Surplus successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.Chimaera commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:22 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:39 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
7:28 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
8:01 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.
8:27 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Chimaera's zerglings!Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:08 Chimaera is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 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.
11:37 Chimaera lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Chimaera's front door.
12:13 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Surplus clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
12:43 It seems that Chimaera only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Chimaera clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
13:15 In terms of army size, Chimaera is behind Surplus!Chimaera is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
13:49 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 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.
16:09 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Chimaera's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Chimaera's front door.
16:51 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
17:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 Surplus has built a commanding army lead — Chimaera needs something special here.
17:58 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
18:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:57 Chimaera failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Surplus has built a commanding army lead — Chimaera needs something special here.
19:32 Chimaera seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Surplus — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:05 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
21:12 Chimaera having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Chimaera types it out: GG.
Surplus takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
2 games
Chimaera
2 – 0
Surplus