Hive Strategy Principle of Material (My 2023 Hive World Championship, Cammymoop - Frasco, Game 1)

[@Cammymoop]

I had been planning on jumping down with the hopper instead of the first spider. I can't remember why exactly I went with the spider instead. Though I did want to go all out and not accept a draw if possible. I knew I was effectively eliminated already but a draw would have mathematically guaranteed it. So i gave no quarter :D

[@FrascoAdAbstra]

I guess you would have been still short on spawn points after that move, but at least you keep some material for later on! Also yeah I understand you had to go all in anw :) We both made some mistakes, interesting game!

[@daniellinzel1994]

So Frasco, is the buffer opening for black not too slow?

[@FrascoAdAbstra]

I don't think so, I have played it several times against strong players too. But you have to play it precisely, I don't recommend it for beginners probably :)

[@jpaqon]

How do you generally respond when you have a ladybug + mosquito + ant + queen diamond and white plays a quick ant attack?