After countless rounds of watching the clock we are positive that this is the fastest way to rush and the only way to get to the marketplace before the Counter-Terrorists do.

When the round starts buy you weapons and equipment as fast as possible! I really recommend the AK-47 for this task but a stolen colt will do just as good.

Immediately jump off of the bridge (the one above the stairs). Run with a knife or grenade to the position in the picture to the left, and draw your weapon as you arrive.

Once you are in position throw your grenade or wait patiently. Don't get too comfortable because in seconds the rushing CT's will come pouring out of the hallway straight in your direction.

As soon as an enemy is spotted, carefully fire accurate 2-3 shot bursts between his chest and head. If he makes it much closer, lower your shots to right above his waist level to ensure that your bullets hit him.

I've been able to get as many as 6 and 7 kills in one round from this position and almost always 2 or 3. Experiment with different guns to help adapt this tactic to your style of play and be sure to shoot in bursts!

If you really want to guard the hostages and hold of the CT's then these two plans are you safest bet!

Plan A.
Just about any weapon will work for the positions in both of these plans, but I recommend a rifle or better for the player standing on the table in plan A.

Two teams of 2 players guarding 2 hostages covering narrow doorways is what makes this plan a success. Stick with the pictured lines of fire and kill anyone that gets in your view!

Plan B.
Plan B might be a little safer once you are there, but the CT's can reach this area before you can if they rush. Be careful and Confident when approaching the room and be sure to use you sound to listen for their footsteps!

This plan has one large team of 4 and the hostages packed into one room. If you aim in the lines of fire pictured and unload on anything that moves then you will soon be hearing "Terrorists Win"!

Buy fast and rush to the market place. As you enter, be sure to watch for enemies that might have beaten you there.

Take cover quickly.

The player behind the paintings has the best line of fire and good cover

The player at the top of the image should probably use the "quickest kills" method explained above.

The 2 players in the corners of the market place can always advance to the corners across from them when they know it is clear.

Eventually your team should be able to advance and break through the enemy forces. Once your team makes it through the CT spawn, sweep back up through the map and check on the hostages.

The problem.
Everyone piling up in the house and waiting for the CT's to come is a dangerous move that often gets whole teams killed. Once the counter-terrorists get too close to the house you lose you line of fire and your knowledge of their position.

The solution.
This tactic was designed to fix the flaws in house camping and does prove to do just that. 2 snipers and 2 players with rifles or SMGs are perfect for this strategy.

One sniper on the Ledge and one in the window keep the long ranges held down.

The first player with an automatic weapon crouches against the house, next to the huge crate and aims at the stairs. The second non-sniper stands behind the stairs.

From there on out its all about patients. If you can stay quiet and focused you will be able to win the round with this plan repeatedly.

Watch out for enemy snipers and stay alert!

When the round starts buy fast and get a rifle if you can!

The whole team should take the stairs or jump off of the bridge and rush to the pictured positions!

Enemies should be headed your way. Take them out with accurate bursts and unload on them if the get too close.

Once you are sure it is clear your team has a few options.

You can split into 2 groups and sweep back up to the hostages through the center and the tunnel with stairs, or the teams can check the wine cellar and the CT spawn.

Another option is for everyone to stick together and head toward the hostages or flank the CT spawn area from the back way (listen for the music).