The intensely competitive first-person shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) calls for cooperation, cunning, and skill. Every CS:GO map has a unique layout and set of features, therefore you need modify your approach accordingly. These are a some of the top tactics for the most well-liked CS:GO maps.

Dust 2

Terrorist Side:

• Rush B: A classic strategy where the entire team rushes to the B bombsite. Use flashbangs and smokes to blind and block defenders. This can overwhelm the defense quickly if executed properly.
• Split A: Divide your team to attack from both long A and short A (catwalk). This will split the defenders and increase the likelihood of taking the site. Use smokes to block vision from CT spawn and flashbangs to clear angles.

Counter-Terrorist Side:

• Aggressive Mid Control: Have a player gather information and peek mid with an AWP or rifle to potentially get an early pick. This can give your team valuable information and control.
• Stack B: If you suspect a B rush, stack more players at the B site to effectively defend it. Use utility to slow down the rush and set up crossfires.

Mirage

Terrorist Side:

• A Execute: Use smokes to block key positions like CT spawn, jungle, and stairs. Flashbangs and molotovs will help clear out defenders. This coordinated push can overwhelm the A site defense.
• Mid Control: Gain control of mid to split the defense. From mid, you can pressure either A or B depending on the situation. Use smokes and flashes to take mid control safely.

Counter-Terrorist Side:

• Mid Control: Contest mid control with an AWP or rifle. Holding mid gives you valuable information and control over the map. Use smokes and molotovs to delay and disrupt the enemy's mid take.
• Site Defense: Use crossfire positions and utility to hold off enemy pushes. Smokes and molotovs can delay attackers and force them into unfavorable positions.

Inferno

Terrorist Side:

• Banana Control: Gain control of banana early in the round. This allows you to execute a B hit or fake and rotate to A. Use smokes and molotovs to clear out common positions.
• A Split: Split your team to attack A from both apartments and short. This divides the defenders and increases the likelihood of taking the site. Use utility to clear out common positions.

Counter-Terrorist Side:

• Aggressive Banana Control: Use utility to gain control of banana early. This prevents terrorists from executing a B hit easily. Use molotovs and smokes to delay and disrupt their plans.
• Crossfire on Sites: Set up crossfire positions on the sites to catch attackers off guard. Use smokes and HE grenades to delay their push and force them into unfavorable positions.

Overpass

Terrorist Side:

• A Execute: Use smokes to block critical areas like bank and truck. Flashbangs and molotovs will help neutralize defenders. This coordinated push can overwhelm the A site defense.
• B Split: Divide your team to attack B from both short and monster. This splits the defenders and increases the likelihood of taking the site. Use utility to clear out common positions.

Counter-Terrorist Side:

• Aggressive Control: Gather information and push fountain or playground to get early picks. This can disrupt the terrorist's plans and give your team valuable information.
• B Site Defense: Use crossfire positions and utility to hold off B site pushes. Smokes and molotovs can delay attackers and force them into unfavorable positions.

Nuke

Terrorist Side:

• Outside Control: Gain control of outside to split the defense. From outside, you can choose to pressure either A or B depending on the situation. Use smokes to block vision and flashbangs to clear angles.
• Ramp Push: Push ramp to access the B site. Use smokes and flashbangs to blind and block defenders. This can overwhelm the ramp defense quickly if executed properly.

Counter-Terrorist Side:

• Outside Control: Contest outside control with an AWP or rifle. Holding outside gives you valuable information and control over the map. Use smokes and molotovs to delay and disrupt the enemy's outside take.
• Site Defense: Use crossfire positions and utility to hold off site pushes. Smokes and HE grenades can delay attackers and force them into unfavorable positions.