ZvP How to Defeat FFE? [closed]

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How to counter Protoss' fast expand as zerg?

Lately I have had trouble while playing Zerg defeating a Forge Fast Expander. The trouble is that I can't break his walls quickly or easily. I have tried searching for strategies online about breaking a FFE however no good results appeared. I did beat one by using a Nydus canal but the player wasn't quick enough to respond and surely could have defeated it if given a few extra seconds.

So what are some good strategies to defeating a Forge Fast Expander as Zerg?

Asked by Nick122

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The correct way to beat FFE is not to all-in or go for early aggression (which can work but is gimmicky and not reliable) but to expand faster yourself. Think about what your opponent can't do when he FFEs... correct, punish you for greed.

Take for example games of stephano where he gets his third as early as 4:30 and that way has a far stronger economy that allows him to just overwhelm his opponent with the sheer number of roaches whenever the Protoss tries to be aggressive.

The usual followup to that is to tech up to hive and break the wall with infestor/broodlord/corruptor.

Take a look at this Day9 episode which - while focussed more on lategame - still shows some early/midgame stuff.

http://blip.tv/day9tv/day-9-daily-429-p1-stephano-s-zvp-late-game-style-6009413

Answered by dbemerlin

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