Starcraft – What builds are the pro Zerg players using in StarCraft

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I'm trying to be a better Zerg player. What are the pros doing for openings?

(this is specifically for the original StarCraft)

Best Answer

There are so many different build orders to use against each race it's ridiculous. Also consider that good players will be able to shift their build to better react to their opponents.

That being said, I think the most common one is some variation of a 9 pool build.

* 9 - Spawning Pool
* 8 - Drone
* 9 - Extractor
* 8 - Drone
* 9 - Cancel Extractor
* 10 - Overlord
* @100% Spawning Pool - 6 Zerglings 

I should warn you that I am no SC expert player, or anything. I get most of my info from http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/Strategy_%28Zerg%29

Knowing build orders, knowing when to use a build order and knowing when to change your build order on the fly are all very complicated questions with very complicated answers. If I were you, though, I would start with the 9 pool. Learn it's advantages and weaknesses over other builds. Also you should think about what the build is capable of, what you are able to tech into from this build and etc.