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Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (161 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Purple Holden spawning at s3 and Teal Chimaera spawning at s1.Holden in Purple at s3. Chimaera in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:24 Holden opens 14 CC against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 14 CC — Chimaera has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Chimaera starts moving out.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:26 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.
2:47 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:17 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:34 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Chimaera clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:37 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:10 Chimaera decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Chimaera pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:38 Chimaera appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Chimaera has the edge over Holden right now.
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:24 Holden failed to kill off Chimaera's defending zerglings.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
6:59 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:23 Chimaera only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Chimaera took it apart.
7:46 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:33 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Chimaera! Chimaera is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Chimaera's early aggression takes the lead.
8:40 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Chimaera — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:28 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
10:22 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:43 Holden failed to kill off Chimaera's defending zerglings.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
11:56 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:34 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
13:38 Holden's marines forced Chimaera's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Chimaera.
14:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
14:14 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:41 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
15:05 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Chimaera crosses the map with everything.
15:31 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:12 Chimaera kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Chimaera wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:34 Nice try from Holden to harass Chimaera, but Chimaera's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Chimaera; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:55 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
18:07 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:06 Chimaera's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Chimaera from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Chimaera.
19:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:53 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:20 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Chimaera's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Chimaera's economy takes a real hit.
20:42 Holden scouted Chimaera's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:53 Holden scouted the attempt but Chimaera is still going with it!Plans change: Chimaera's raiders are needed on defense.
21:22 Nice try from Chimaera to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Chimaera goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:36 Chimaera appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Chimaera has the edge over Holden right now.
22:05 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
22:24 Holden dropped some marines into Chimaera's mineral line!Holden gets into Chimaera's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:03 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 Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Chimaera.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
23:43 Chimaera harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Chimaera gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Chimaera! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Chimaera makes him pay for it.
24:26 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:45 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Holden looks away for one second and Chimaera makes him pay for it.
25:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
26:00 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:02 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Chimaera's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Chimaera's position.
27:22 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Holden cuts Chimaera's army in half.
27:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:12 Chimaera's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.No reinforcements in time: Chimaera watches Holden level the expansion.
28:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Chimaera! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
28:50 Chimaera starts expanding.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
29:07 Chimaera is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Chimaera needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
29:34 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
30:01 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:38 Chimaera is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
31:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:58 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:18 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
32:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:03 Chimaera seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
33:38 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:53 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:18 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Chimaera starts moving out.Chimaera tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:29 Chimaera held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Chimaera absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
36:01 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:27 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:34 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:07 Chimaera decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
37:51 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Chimaera destroys everything Holden had.There's no rebuilding from that. Chimaera's late-game push decides it.
38:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
38:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:57 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Chimaera's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Chimaera's force is a size larger.
39:19 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
39:51 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
40:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:32 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Chimaera's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:56 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
41:19 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:40 Holden is planning a harassment, but Chimaera scouted it!No surprises today — Chimaera's harassment is scouted early.
42:02 Seems like Holden is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Holden wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
42:45 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Chimaera's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Chimaera's foundation.
43:05 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Chimaera.Holden knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
43:25 Plague first, then the charge — Chimaera goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Chimaera moves out to end it.
43:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:13 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Chimaera's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Holden late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:28 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
45:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
45:19 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
45:40 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Chimaera commits everything.This is the big one — Chimaera commits the late-game army.
46:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:33 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Chimaera's push is over.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:52 It seems that Chimaera only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
47:17 Holden only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
47:52 Chimaera is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Chimaera needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:13 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
48:25 Chimaera moves out with his armies.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:25 Chimaera plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Chimaera holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
49:59 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
50:37 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Chimaera is moving out!Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
50:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:23 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Chimaera destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Chimaera breaks Holden late.
🎙 Chimaera edges ahead on army strength.
51:43 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
52:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
52:21 Holden dropped some marines into Chimaera's mineral line!Holden gets into Chimaera's mineral line — workers are dying.
52:46 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Chimaera's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Chimaera is ready, and nothing comes of it.
53:11 Chimaera moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Chimaera has built comes forward at once.
53:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:02 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Chimaera destroys everything Holden had.There's no rebuilding from that. Chimaera's late-game push decides it.
54:16 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
54:46 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Chimaera is far ahead.
55:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Chimaera takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:20 The Orange Chimaera spawns at s2 while Blue Holden spawns at s3.Chimaera takes s2 in Orange; Holden settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:46 Chimaera gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Chimaera shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Holden kills off Chimaera's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Chimaera's way of life — Holden marches on.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Chimaera starts moving out.Here it comes: Chimaera crosses the map with everything.
6:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:00 Holden must macro up quickly or Chimaera will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Chimaera's force is a size larger.
🎙 Chimaera edges ahead on army strength.
7:50 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:48 Holden failed to kill off Chimaera's defending zerglings.Chimaera holds the early rush without blinking.
9:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
9:56 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
10:14 Eager to end the game, Chimaera moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Chimaera pushes.
10:47 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:35 The battle outcome favors Chimaera as Holden's armies melt into Chimaera's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Chimaera. The push continues.
13:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
13:31 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:10 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:44 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:33 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Chimaera! Chimaera is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Holden's front door.
16:13 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
16:42 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Chimaera — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:26 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Chimaera.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Chimaera level the expansion.
17:52 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:28 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:30 Chimaera is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Chimaera breaks Holden's position.
20:04 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:41 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:13 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Chimaera.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Chimaera level the expansion.
21:44 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Chimaera holds the stronger army for now.
22:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Chimaera's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Green at s2 while Chimaera spawns in White at s1.Holden in Green at s2. Chimaera in White at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.Holden commits to 2 Rax FE; Chimaera answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:06 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:07 Chimaera's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Chimaera's front door.
4:41 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:04 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:32 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:05 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:43 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
8:47 Chimaera failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:17 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
10:00 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:14 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:42 Chimaera is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Chimaera is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
12:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:51 Chimaera failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
13:28 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
13:53 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:39 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
15:05 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:33 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:56 Holden kills off Chimaera's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:32 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:10 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Chimaera is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
18:28 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
19:01 Chimaera having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Chimaera taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Chimaera.
■ Holden
■ Chimaera
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■ Chimaera
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Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Chimaera spawns at s2 while Red Holden spawns at s3.Chimaera takes s2 in Yellow; Holden settles in at s3 in Red.
0:29 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.Chimaera commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:00 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:26 Chimaera failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
6:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:22 Chimaera was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Chimaera commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
7:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
8:28 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:55 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Chimaera!Holden needs production, fast; Chimaera's army has outgrown his.
9:11 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:44 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:47 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.Chimaera commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
11:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
12:06 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
12:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:18 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:39 Holden kills off Chimaera's zerglings with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:06 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
16:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:39 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:51 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
17:30 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:31 All of a sudden, Chimaera has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Chimaera's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
18:50 Holden only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:16 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
19:44 Chimaera tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Chimaera knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
20:31 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:27 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Chimaera's zergling.Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:46 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:37 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:22 Chimaera backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Chimaera.
24:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:12 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:36 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Chimaera taps out!That's it. Chimaera looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Chimaera, settled in the mid game.
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■ Chimaera
army value
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■ Chimaera
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns in Blue at s3 while Chimaera spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Chimaera at s1.
0:48 Chimaera gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Pool from Chimaera.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
2:22 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:52 With beautiful placement, Chimaera successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Chimaera takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
4:31 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
5:28 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Chimaera!Holden is badly outgunned — Chimaera's force is a size larger.
6:27 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Chimaera holds the stronger army for now.
7:49 With some nice micro, Chimaera successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Chimaera's defense was already in place.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:38 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
9:23 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
9:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:49 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Chimaera! Chimaera is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Chimaera breaks Holden's front door.
11:34 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
11:53 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Chimaera's way right now.
12:30 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
13:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:27 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Chimaera! Chimaera is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Chimaera's early aggression takes the lead.
14:12 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
15:15 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Chimaera's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Chimaera match each other.
15:53 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:14 Chimaera decides to start pushing across the map.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
16:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Chimaera's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
17:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:57 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Chimaera is continuing to push across the map!Chimaera wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:26 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Chimaera limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:51 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:33 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:27 Nice control from Chimaera! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Chimaera's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Chimaera has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
21:08 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Chimaera — more than half the force is gone.
21:29 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:07 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Chimaera takes it — the early game decided this one.
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■ Chimaera
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Chimaera spawns at s2 in White while Holden spawns at s3 in Yellow.We're underway — Chimaera spawns at s2, Holden answers from s3.
0:40 Holden gets 14 CC against Chimaera's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Chimaera, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 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.
1:55 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:22 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:04 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 Chimaera appears to have more army than Holden!Chimaera's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
3:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:42 Chimaera failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Chimaera's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
5:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
6:15 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:24 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Chimaera's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Chimaera's army.Holden clips Chimaera's army — real damage, but Chimaera fights on.
8:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
9:09 Attempting to end the game, Chimaera moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Chimaera crosses the map with everything.
9:32 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:13 Chimaera decides to expand.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
10:40 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:51 Chimaera was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
12:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:48 Holden only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Holden cuts Chimaera's army in half.
13:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:31 Chimaera's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Chimaera's front door.
15:14 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
16:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:25 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Chimaera's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Chimaera should not take this fight.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Chimaera needs something special here.
17:48 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
18:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:04 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
19:22 Holden only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Holden cuts Chimaera's army in half.
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:39 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Chimaera taps out!That's it. Chimaera looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
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■ Chimaera
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■ Chimaera
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Play-by-play (116 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s3 and Green Chimaera spawning at s1.Holden takes s3 in Blue; Chimaera settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Chimaera opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Chimaera's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:00 Holden kills off Chimaera's zerglings with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:22 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
4:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:33 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:28 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:27 Holden kills off Chimaera's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Chimaera's front door.
6:47 Holden only destroyed about half of Chimaera's army.Half of Chimaera's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
7:17 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
7:26 Chimaera's army is small compared to Holden!Chimaera is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
8:03 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:20 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:55 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:09 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:33 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.
10:01 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
10:27 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:57 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:05 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:31 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Chimaera: the first units are already marching.
12:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:34 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:36 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:01 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 Chimaera places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Chimaera expands.
14:56 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 —
15:27 Chimaera's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.Chimaera absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
15:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:27 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Chimaera's economy.Good instincts from Chimaera; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:01 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:29 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:20 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Chimaera's units.Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
18:42 About half of Chimaera's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:26 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Chimaera.Holden knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
19:43 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Chimaera.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Chimaera shuts the door on Holden.
20:10 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 Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:47 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
20:56 Currently, neither Holden nor Chimaera appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Chimaera yet.
21:26 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:54 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:12 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.
22:35 Chimaera backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Chimaera gained nothing for the cost.
23:16 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
23:36 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:54 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Holden looks away for one second and Chimaera makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:16 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:18 Chimaera had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Chimaera absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
25:28 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
26:28 Holden successfully harasses Chimaera's economy.Chimaera looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
26:58 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Chimaera gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:06 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Chimaera's economy.Holden knocks, Chimaera answers. No damage done.
27:31 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:10 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
28:18 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:19 Chimaera is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
29:51 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
30:09 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:40 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Chimaera.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Chimaera level the expansion.
— The late game —
30:57 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Chimaera!Beautiful harassment from Chimaera. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
31:14 Chimaera's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Chimaera's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
31:41 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
32:13 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:01 Chimaera's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Chimaera breaks Holden's position.
33:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Chimaera pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:16 Chimaera is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:54 Chimaera is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
35:18 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Chimaera's force stays on that battlefield.
35:50 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:16 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:59 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Chimaera's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Chimaera takes the middle of the game.
37:20 Chimaera destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Chimaera cuts Holden's army in half.
37:43 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:21 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:42 Chimaera starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Chimaera starts the push.
🎙 Chimaera holds the stronger army for now.
39:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:27 Chimaera successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Chimaera holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:12 After that battle, Chimaera destroyed about half of Holden's army.Chimaera cuts Holden's army in half.
40:40 Chimaera brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Chimaera hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Chimaera defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
5 games
Holden
3 – 2
Chimaera