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3 Hatch Zergling (vs. Protoss)
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3 Hatch ZerglingStrategy Information
Creator(s):
Matchups:
ZvP
Type:
Opening Build
Popularized by:
Unknown
Overview[edit]
3 Hatch Zergling strategies are designed to throw the Protoss off balance by controlling the early game with larger than usual amounts of Zerglings.
There are a couple of variations to this build, with 1 hatchery and 2 hatcheries.
Build Order[edit]
"9 Pool Speed" 
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| "Overpool"
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| "10 Hatch"
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Transition[edit]
- none
Countered By[edit]
- Well placed Sim-City.
Counter To[edit]
- 1 Gate Tech build orders that skimp on Zealots for faster tech.
- Protoss FE build orders that skimp on cannons.
- Poorly placed Sim-City.
- Lazy or ineffective scouting.
Notable Maps[edit]
Strong[edit]
3 Hatch Zergling strategies are usually best on flat maps, or maps that have wide open naturals that the Protoss Sim-City will have difficulty blocking. Examples:
Weak[edit]
3 Hatch Zergling strategies are generally weak on maps that have easy to block naturals. Examples: