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■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:07 The Yellow E.H. Tersono spawns at s2 while Orange Smirk spawns at s1.We're underway — E.H. Tersono spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s1.
0:38 Smirk gets 12 Pool against E.H. Tersono's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: E.H. Tersono's 1 Rax Gas against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:48 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:52 E.H. Tersono starts pushing out with his marines.E.H. Tersono goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:52 E.H. Tersono feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.E.H. Tersono goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:22 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
5:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:56 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks E.H. Tersono's way of life — Smirk marches on.
6:23 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:49 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
7:08 E.H. Tersono feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:24 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:58 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.
8:13 Smirk successfully fends off E.H. Tersono's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:36 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:43 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:54 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
11:17 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:29 E.H. Tersono is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
12:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:11 E.H. Tersono's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.E.H. Tersono absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
13:45 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
14:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:46 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by E.H. Tersono's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — E.H. Tersono shuts the door on Smirk.
15:12 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:42 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:25 Smirk backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.E.H. Tersono absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:38 E.H. Tersono tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:56 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past E.H. Tersono's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — E.H. Tersono shuts the door on Smirk.
18:10 E.H. Tersono tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:32 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind E.H. Tersono!Smirk is badly outgunned — E.H. Tersono's force is a size larger.
18:55 E.H. Tersono tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.E.H. Tersono knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:24 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:43 E.H. Tersono successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.E.H. Tersono takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
21:05 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
21:55 Cloaked wraiths from E.H. Tersono are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
22:15 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:40 Eager to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
23:16 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.
23:51 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while E.H. Tersono is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for E.H. Tersono. The push continues.
24:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
24:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
24:49 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:16 Eager to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:57 Smirk had enough lurkers and speedlings to force E.H. Tersono to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds E.H. Tersono.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
26:45 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:19 Cloaked wraiths from E.H. Tersono are harassing Smirk!E.H. Tersono gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:36 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:59 In terms of army size, E.H. Tersono is behind Smirk!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
28:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:54 E.H. Tersono seems to have run out of scans! Smirk's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
29:06 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
29:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:02 Cloaked wraiths from E.H. Tersono are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
30:20 Zerglings ran past E.H. Tersono's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!E.H. Tersono looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
30:50 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:30 Smirk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch E.H. Tersono's marines melt in this attack!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
31:49 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
32:34 Attempting to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:54 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:56 Smirk lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into E.H. Tersono's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: E.H. Tersono holds Smirk.
34:03 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
34:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
34:46 E.H. Tersono successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and E.H. Tersono makes him pay for it.
35:25 E.H. Tersono now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.E.H. Tersono hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:47 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:06 Currently, neither E.H. Tersono nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between E.H. Tersono and Smirk yet.
36:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:56 E.H. Tersono's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.E.H. Tersono absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
37:12 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
37:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
38:06 E.H. Tersono is pushing out with a large M&M ball!E.H. Tersono hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:32 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
38:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:01 E.H. Tersono's siege line holds and Smirk's ultralisks die on the way in.Smirk throws the endgame army in and E.H. Tersono simply refuses to lose.
39:30 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
39:55 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:22 Zerglings ran past E.H. Tersono's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. E.H. Tersono's economy takes a real hit.
40:51 E.H. Tersono creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything E.H. Tersono has built comes forward at once.
41:07 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:50 Smirk plagues the vessels and E.H. Tersono no longer has the detection to push any further.E.H. Tersono throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
42:09 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:38 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:53 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than E.H. Tersono.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over E.H. Tersono right now.
43:33 E.H. Tersono moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — E.H. Tersono commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:58 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Smirk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
44:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:24 Smirk plagues the vessels and E.H. Tersono no longer has the detection to push any further.E.H. Tersono throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
45:03 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:28 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
45:38 E.H. Tersono creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: E.H. Tersono moves out to end it.
46:06 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:59 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:27 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:10 E.H. Tersono creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: E.H. Tersono moves out to end it.
48:25 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
48:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:03 Smirk threw the swarm at a full tank line and E.H. Tersono barely moved.E.H. Tersono holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:41 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:22 E.H. Tersono's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: E.H. Tersono has the edge over Smirk right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:51 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind E.H. Tersono!Smirk is badly outgunned — E.H. Tersono's force is a size larger.
51:07 Currently, neither E.H. Tersono nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — E.H. Tersono and Smirk match each other.
51:39 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — E.H. Tersono's force is a size larger.
51:46 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind E.H. Tersono!Smirk needs production, fast; E.H. Tersono's army has outgrown his.
52:20 At the moment, E.H. Tersono seems to have more units than Smirk.E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
52:39 At the moment, E.H. Tersono seems to have more units than Smirk.E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
53:02 Smirk's army is small compared to E.H. Tersono!Smirk needs production, fast; E.H. Tersono's army has outgrown his.
53:30 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — E.H. Tersono's force is a size larger.
53:50 Smirk's army is small compared to E.H. Tersono!Smirk is badly outgunned — E.H. Tersono's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:17 Smirk must macro up quickly or E.H. Tersono will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; E.H. Tersono's army has outgrown his.
54:35 E.H. Tersono appears to have more army than Smirk!E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
55:00 E.H. Tersono's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
55:15 At the moment, E.H. Tersono seems to have more units than Smirk.E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
55:44 E.H. Tersono makes an all-in and kills off Smirk's armies.E.H. Tersono goes all-in — and it lands! Smirk's army is gone.
56:14 E.H. Tersono wins after a long battle.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to E.H. Tersono.
That's the game: Chief defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Orange at s2 while E.H. Tersono spawns in Red at s1.Smirk takes s2 in Orange; E.H. Tersono settles in at s1 in Red.
0:41 E.H. Tersono gets 1 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — E.H. Tersono has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:39 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 E.H. Tersono decides to put on early pressure with his marines.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's front door.
4:01 Smirk destroyed about half of E.H. Tersono's army after that battle.Half of E.H. Tersono's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
5:11 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 E.H. Tersono starts pushing out with his marines.E.H. Tersono goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:09 Smirk appears to have more army than E.H. Tersono!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — E.H. Tersono should not take this fight.
6:43 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:36 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's front door.
8:13 About half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:49 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:05 Eager to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.No more waiting. E.H. Tersono pushes.
10:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:15 The battle outcome favors Smirk as E.H. Tersono's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks E.H. Tersono's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:41 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
12:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:30 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
14:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:43 Smirk's zerglings surround E.H. Tersono's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's front door.
15:07 About half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, E.H. Tersono destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Chief has left on the field.
16:13 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:30 E.H. Tersono must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
17:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:33 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
18:20 E.H. Tersono lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
18:47 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:06 E.H. Tersono's command center has been destroyed by Smirk.E.H. Tersono's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
19:42 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:12 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Chief has left on the field.
20:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:03 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
21:42 The attack was a success, E.H. Tersono lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
22:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
22:43 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, E.H. Tersono GGs!E.H. Tersono types it out: GG.
Chief taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:10 The Yellow E.H. Tersono spawns at s1 while Orange Smirk spawns at s2.E.H. Tersono in Yellow at s1. Smirk in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:29 E.H. Tersono gets 1 Rax Gas against Smirk's 12 Hatch.E.H. Tersono shows 1 Rax Gas — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, E.H. Tersono starts moving out.E.H. Tersono has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:30 Smirk was out-microed by E.H. Tersono and loses all his attacking forces.E.H. Tersono takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
3:54 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
4:50 E.H. Tersono feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:27 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:46 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:08 E.H. Tersono failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
7:37 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:40 E.H. Tersono decides to put on early pressure with his marines.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:58 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
9:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:54 E.H. Tersono failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
10:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:53 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:27 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:55 E.H. Tersono's army is small compared to Smirk!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
12:12 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
12:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:41 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!E.H. Tersono wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
14:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
14:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:09 E.H. Tersono starts pushing across the map.E.H. Tersono has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:29 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:30 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!E.H. Tersono's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
17:04 Smirk destroyed about half of E.H. Tersono's army after that battle.Half of E.H. Tersono's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
17:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:01 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:52 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
19:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:56 E.H. Tersono seems to have run out of scans! Smirk's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
20:12 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
21:02 E.H. Tersono tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:34 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
— The late game —
22:03 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.
22:43 E.H. Tersono seems to have run out of scans! Smirk's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
23:07 E.H. Tersono lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
23:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
24:07 Smirk shot down E.H. Tersono's command center.E.H. Tersono's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
24:35 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:05 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
25:26 With a successful harassment, E.H. Tersono hurts Smirk's economy.E.H. Tersono gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:55 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:19 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:22 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, E.H. Tersono is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's position.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Chief has left on the field.
27:48 E.H. Tersono seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
28:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:36 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
29:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, E.H. Tersono GGs!Nothing left to defend with — E.H. Tersono taps.
Chief taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
4 games
Smirk
4 – 0
Chief