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■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:07 Checker spawns at s2 in Teal while Paean spawns at s1 in White.Checker in Teal at s2. Paean in White at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Checker opens 1 Rax FE against Paean's 12 Pool.Checker commits to 1 Rax FE; Paean answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:50 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Checker starts pushing across the map.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
2:30 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.
2:51 Checker kills off Paean's zerglings with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Checker's early aggression takes the lead.
3:13 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
4:13 Checker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:10 Checker decides to expand.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Checker edges ahead on army strength.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:52 With some nice micro, Paean successfully defend against Checker's marines.Checker's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
6:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
6:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
7:10 Checker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
7:32 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:26 Mismicro from Checker gave opportunity to Paean! Paean is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Checker's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Paean clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
10:01 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Currently, neither Checker nor Paean appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Checker and Paean yet.
10:44 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
11:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:42 Checker has enough marines to deal with Paean's zergling pressure.Checker holds the early rush without blinking.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:24 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
13:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:56 Paean seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Checker is totally losing this battle!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
14:10 Checker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:35 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Checker takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
14:57 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
15:15 Paean appears to have more army than Checker!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Checker right now.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:57 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:42 Checker seems to have run out of scans! Paean's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
17:00 Checker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Checker's economy is suffering!Paean gets into Checker's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:15 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:24 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
18:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Checker is a step behind and knows it.
19:04 Paean's well-placed lurkers caught Checker's tanks and medics off-guard! Checker's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Checker's position.
19:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:50 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Checker takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
20:12 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:47 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
21:05 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:51 Paean is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Checker's marines melt in this attack!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
22:25 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:46 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:03 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Checker.Count the units: Paean has the edge over Checker right now.
23:35 Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:16 Paean's well-placed lurkers caught Checker's tanks and medics off-guard! Checker's army is completely melting!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
24:26 Checker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
25:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checker destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Checker takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
25:18 Cloaked wraiths from Checker are harassing Paean!Paean looks away for one second and Checker makes him pay for it.
25:51 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:13 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
26:22 Cloaked wraiths from Checker are harassing Paean!The raid lands — Checker chips away at Paean's foundation.
27:01 Paean starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
27:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:36 Paean's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Checker has enough M&M to prevent Paean from further poking in!Checker absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
27:52 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
28:20 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
28:46 Checker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:01 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:55 Checker seemed like winning the battle but when Paean's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Paean won the battle!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Checker gained nothing for the cost.
30:22 Checker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Checker takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
30:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
30:58 Checker dropped some marines into Paean's mineral line!The raid lands — Checker chips away at Paean's foundation.
31:31 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:49 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
32:11 Currently, neither Checker nor Paean appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Checker and Paean yet.
32:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:48 Paean's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Checker has enough M&M to prevent Paean from further poking in!Checker absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
33:14 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:51 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
34:00 Checker starts pushing across the map.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:38 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
34:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:11 Checker seemed like winning the battle but when Paean's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Paean won the battle!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Checker gained nothing for the cost.
35:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:25 Checker harasses Paean and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Checker chips away at Paean's foundation.
36:39 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
37:16 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
37:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:50 Checker's M&M ball is rolling over Paean's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Paean's position.
38:12 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
38:46 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Paean clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
39:01 Paean's hatchery has been destroyed by Checker.The base falls. Checker rips Paean's economy back a full step.
39:24 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
39:53 Checker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
40:17 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Paean is moving out!Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
40:29 In terms of army size, Checker and Paean are around equal.Unit for unit, Checker and Paean are level.
41:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:13 Checker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.The final army does its work — Checker breaks Paean late.
41:41 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
41:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:26 What a pity! Paean managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Checker's army.Paean knocks, Checker answers. No damage done.
43:01 Zerglings ran past Checker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!The raid lands — Paean chips away at Checker's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:08 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Checker pushes into the swarm.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
43:27 Plague first, then the charge — Paean goes for the throat.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
44:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:27 Checker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.The final army does its work — Checker breaks Paean late.
44:43 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
45:12 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:37 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
45:47 Plague first, then the charge — Paean goes for the throat.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
46:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:39 Paean's defilers made that army unkillable and Checker's position is gone.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Checker late.
46:55 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Paean clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
47:32 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:59 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Checker pushes into the swarm.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
48:14 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Paean is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
48:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:08 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Paean destroys everything Checker had.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Checker late.
49:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
49:50 Checker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Checker takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:14 Checker decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Checker pushes.
50:26 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
50:58 Checker is leading the game with more expansions than Paean.Checker runs 2 more bases than Paean. That compounds.
51:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
51:33 Irradiate on the defilers! Checker watches Paean's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Checker breaks Paean late.
51:58 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
52:22 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
52:39 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
53:03 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Paean commits everything.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:55 Checker scans, the lurkers die, and Paean's push is over.Checker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Paean clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
54:34 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
55:12 Paean is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Checker's army.Paean needs production, fast; Checker's army has outgrown his.
55:35 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Checker commits the late-game army.
55:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:07 Checker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.There's no rebuilding from that. Checker's late-game push decides it.
56:41 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:04 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
57:21 Checker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
57:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:57 Checker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.There's no rebuilding from that. Checker's late-game push decides it.
58:34 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
59:13 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Checker pushes into the swarm.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
59:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Checker has built a commanding army lead — Paean needs something special here.
59:54 Checker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.The final army does its work — Checker breaks Paean late.
60:31 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:51 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:06 Paean having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Paean looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Checker takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns at s2 in Teal while Checker spawns at s1 in Red.Paean takes s2 in Teal; Checker settles in at s1 in Red.
0:40 Checker opens 1 Rax Gas against Paean's 12 Pool.Paean commits to 12 Pool; Checker answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:16 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:31 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:04 Checker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Checker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:26 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Checker continues pressuring with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Checker's early aggression takes the lead.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:59 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:50 Eager to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checker pushes.
7:10 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:33 Mismicro from Checker gave opportunity to Paean! Paean is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Checker wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
9:00 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
10:24 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
10:45 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
11:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:05 All of a sudden, Checker has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
12:41 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Paean as the game develops.
13:53 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
14:24 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
15:07 Checker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:03 All of a sudden, Checker has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:50 Checker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
17:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
18:08 Checker must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Checker is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
18:26 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Paean is far ahead.
19:17 Checker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Checker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Paean closes it out over Checker.
■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The Teal Checker spawns at s4 while Blue Paean spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checker at s4, Paean at s2.
0:34 Paean gets 12 Hatch against Checker's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Checker, 12 Hatch from Paean.
— The early game —
1:27 Checker starts expanding.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
1:53 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:30 Checker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:08 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
3:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:05 Nice placement by Paean, Checker can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
5:48 Checker must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Checker needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
6:24 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
6:59 Paean starts pushing across the map.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:52 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Paean as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:01 Paean kills off Checker's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Checker's way of life — Paean marches on.
9:27 Checker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
10:11 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
10:35 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:56 Mismicro from Checker gave opportunity to Paean! Paean is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Checker wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
12:29 Checker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
13:03 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Paean is far ahead.
13:22 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:12 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
14:44 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:40 All of a sudden, Checker has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Checker's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
16:25 Checker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
16:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checker destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
17:42 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
18:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Checker GGs!That's it. Checker looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Checker taps out. Paean's early game was simply better.
■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns at s2 in Green while Checker spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Paean spawns at s2, Checker answers from s1.
0:45 Paean gets 12 Pool against Checker's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Paean, 1 Rax Gas from Checker.
— The early game —
1:04 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
1:31 Checker starts expanding.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:20 Checker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:49 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
3:32 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:24 With some nice micro, Paean successfully defend against Checker's marines.Checker's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
4:53 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
5:19 About half of Checker's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
5:54 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:22 Checker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Checker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:59 With beautiful placement, Checker successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Checker holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
8:13 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:30 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:59 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
9:35 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
10:00 Checker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Checker crosses the map with everything.
10:32 Both Paean and Checker appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Checker match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:13 With some nice micro, Paean successfully defend against Checker's marines.Checker's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
11:55 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
13:14 Checker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Checker crosses the map with everything.
13:38 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:36 Checker gains early map control with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Checker's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:00 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:37 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:00 Checker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:49 Checker's M&M ball is rolling over Paean's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Paean's position.
18:18 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
18:45 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Checker — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:17 Zerglings ran past Checker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Checker's economy takes a real hit.
19:39 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
20:40 Checker kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Checker. The push continues.
21:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:54 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:58 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Checker is continuing to push across the map!Paean's army evaporates. Checker doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Paean is a step behind and knows it.
23:32 Checker only destroyed about half of Paean's army.Half of Paean's force is gone — Checker took it apart.
24:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:19 Checker decides to start pushing across the map.Checker has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:26 Paean's zerglings didn't do much damage to Checker's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Checker takes the middle of the game.
25:54 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:24 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
26:44 Checker decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Checker pushes.
27:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Paean GGs!That's it. Paean looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Checker defeats Paean, settled in the mid game.
■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (150 lines)
0:07 The Blue Checker spawns at s2 while Purple Paean spawns at s4.Checker takes s2 in Blue; Paean settles in at s4 in Purple.
0:39 Checker opens 14 CC against Paean's 12 Hatch.Checker commits to 14 CC; Paean answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:03 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
1:49 Checker starts pushing out with his marines.Checker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
2:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:03 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Checker continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Checker breaks Paean's front door.
3:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checker destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
3:34 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
4:07 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Checker!Paean needs production, fast; Checker's army has outgrown his.
4:24 Checker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:42 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:36 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
6:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:23 Checker gains early map control with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Checker's early aggression takes the lead.
6:55 Checker only destroyed about half of Paean's army.Half of Paean's force is gone — Checker took it apart.
7:08 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
7:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checker starts moving out.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:50 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:52 Paean failed to break through Checker's marine defense line.Checker holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
9:54 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
10:21 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checker starts moving out.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:12 Paean decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
11:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:05 Paean failed to kill off Checker's defending marines.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Checker's defense was already in place.
12:13 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:34 Checker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
— The mid game —
13:04 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
13:40 Checker's number of expansions are equal to Paean's.Base for base, they're level — Checker and Paean match each other.
14:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:20 Paean's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Checker has enough M&M to prevent Paean from further poking in!Checker absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
14:34 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
15:20 Checker dropped some marines into Paean's mineral line!Paean looks away for one second and Checker makes him pay for it.
15:45 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:08 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:47 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
16:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:29 Even sunken colonies didn't help Paean, Paean has to pull some drones to fight against Checker's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Paean's position.
17:56 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
18:08 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
18:39 Cloaked wraiths from Checker are harassing Paean!Paean looks away for one second and Checker makes him pay for it.
19:03 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Checker's defense line.Paean goes for the raid — Checker is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:33 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Checker's defense line.Paean knocks, Checker answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:54 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:16 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:38 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
20:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:15 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Checker is continuing to push across the map!Paean's army evaporates. Checker doesn't even slow down.
21:37 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:09 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:24 Checker destroys Paean's hatchery, denying expansions.Paean's expansion burns — Checker tears it down.
22:47 At the moment, Checker seems to have more units than Paean.Count the units: Checker has the edge over Paean right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:18 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
23:38 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
24:01 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
24:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:47 Paean's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Checker has enough M&M to prevent Paean from further poking in!Checker absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
25:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
25:48 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
26:02 Checker has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Paean.Checker's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
26:21 Paean is still going ahead with his harassment!Paean wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:42 What a pity! Paean managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Checker's army.Paean knocks, Checker answers. No damage done.
27:15 Checker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:40 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:51 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
28:31 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.
28:39 Paean's zerglings didn't do much damage to Checker's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Paean's position.
29:07 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:31 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:05 Checker shot down Paean's hatchery.Paean's expansion burns — Checker tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:19 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Checker!Paean is badly outgunned — Checker's force is a size larger.
30:46 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
31:05 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
31:26 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
31:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:21 Paean successfully fends off Checker's attacks.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Checker home with nothing.
32:46 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:12 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
33:31 Checker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Checker has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:48 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
34:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:46 Paean's well-placed lurkers caught Checker's tanks and medics off-guard! Checker's army is completely melting!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
35:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Paean takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
35:35 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
36:01 Checker's expansion have been wiped off by Paean!The base falls. Paean rips Checker's economy back a full step.
36:08 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
36:41 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:58 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Paean hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:43 Checker kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!Paean's army evaporates. Checker doesn't even slow down.
38:06 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Paean clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
39:05 Checker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
39:13 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:04 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Checker's attacks.The attack shatters on Paean's line. Great positioning.
40:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:07 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:16 Both Checker and Paean appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Checker and Paean yet.
— The late game —
41:35 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
42:02 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Paean commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
42:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:04 Paean kills off Checker's armies and continues pushing!Checker's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
43:27 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:42 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:04 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Checker starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:19 Paean moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
45:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:13 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Paean has to run.Paean throws the endgame army in and Checker simply refuses to lose.
45:44 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
46:09 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:27 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
46:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:13 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Checker is continuing to push across the map!Checker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:45 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Paean is a step behind and knows it.
48:00 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
48:30 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Checker starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
48:44 It seems like Checker has more units than Paean!Count the units: Checker has the edge over Paean right now.
49:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:41 Irradiate on the defilers! Checker watches Paean's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Checker breaks Paean late.
🎙 It's all going Checker's way right now.
49:58 Paean seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Checker limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
50:20 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
50:37 Checker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
51:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Paean taps out!Paean GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Paean taps out. Checker's late game was simply better.
■ Paean
■ Checker
army value
■ Paean
■ Checker
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns at s2 in Teal while Checker spawns at s1 in Orange.Paean in Teal at s2. Checker in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Checker gets 1 Rax FE against Paean's 12 Pool.Paean commits to 12 Pool; Checker answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
1:58 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Checker decides to move out with his armies.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:28 Paean's zerglings surround Checker's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Checker's front door.
4:05 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
4:22 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Checker clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
5:03 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:33 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
6:00 Checker starts pushing across the map.Checker has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:20 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:32 Checker has enough marines to deal with Paean's zergling pressure.Checker holds the early rush without blinking.
7:48 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:21 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:14 Checker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:12 The battle outcome favors Paean as Checker's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
10:44 Paean destroyed about half of Checker's army after that battle.Half of Checker's force is gone — Paean took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:16 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
11:47 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
12:19 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
12:50 Checker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
13:05 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 Checker kills off Paean's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Checker breaks Paean's front door.
14:37 Checker destroyed about half of Paean's army after that battle.Checker cuts Paean's army in half.
15:10 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:34 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Checker!Paean needs production, fast; Checker's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
16:13 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
16:37 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
17:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:25 Paean was out-microed by Checker and loses all his attacking forces.Paean commits and it's the wrong call — Checker cleans it up.
18:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:58 Checker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
19:24 Checker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Checker — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
19:45 Paean is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Checker's army.Paean is badly outgunned — Checker's force is a size larger.
20:18 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:15 Checker kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!Paean's army evaporates. Checker doesn't even slow down.
21:44 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:28 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
22:47 What a pity! Paean managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Checker's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Checker shuts the door on Paean.
23:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Checker's economy is suffering!Checker looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
23:41 Eager to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checker crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Checker holds the stronger army for now.
24:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:34 Checker's superior marine control beat up all of Paean's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Paean's position.
25:18 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:41 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
26:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Paean GGs!Paean GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Paean taps out. Checker's mid game was simply better.
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