Every round in CS rewards your team with a certain amount of money depending on the round's outcome (win, loss, bomb plant, etc.). Here’s a quick overview:

Round Win: $3,250 (or more with objectives like bomb plant/defusal)

Round Loss: Starts at $1,400 and increases by $500 each consecutive loss, up to $3,400.

Bomb Plant (even if lost): $800 for each player

Kill Rewards: Varies by weapon (e.g., SMG kills earn more than rifles)

Managing this money effectively is crucial. Let’s dive into when you should buy, eco, or force buy.

A full buy typically means purchasing rifles (AK-47, M4A4, or M4A1-S), full armor, and grenades. You should full buy when:

CT Side: You have $4,200-$5,000 per player (enough for an M4, armor, and a few grenades).

T Side: You have $3,700-$4,500 per player (enough for an AK, armor, and a few grenades).

Your team can afford a balanced loadout; if not, consider saving.

It’s a crucial round (e.g., after losing a few rounds, or in the final rounds of a half).

An "eco" round is when your team buys minimal to no equipment to save money for future rounds. Eco when:

Your team has less than $3,000 per player and cannot afford a full buy next round.

You’re building loss bonus; sacrificing one round to fully equip in the next can be beneficial.

It’s early in the half, and you don’t want to risk a force buy that could leave you broke.

Force buying involves spending all your remaining money, even if it means buying lesser weapons like SMGs, shotguns, or pistols. Force buy when:

Your team is in a must-win situation (e.g., preventing the enemy team from reaching match point).

You’re on a low economy but can disrupt the enemy’s economy with a surprise round win.

You need to break the opponent’s economy, and you sense an opportunity to capitalize on their weaker buy.

A semi-buy is when you spend part of your money on utility or cheaper weapons but still save enough for a full buy next round. Consider a semi-buy when:

You have decent loss bonus but not enough for a full buy.

You want to keep pressure on the enemy team while maintaining the ability to fully buy in the next round.

You can’t afford rifles but can buy SMGs, pistols, and armor.

Reading the Enemy’s Economy: Keep track of the enemy’s buys. If they’re low on money, a surprise rush or fast play might catch them off guard.

Playing Against a Save Round: If you know the enemy is saving, play cautiously to avoid being caught by surprise close-range tactics or stack plays.

Mastering economy management in CS is a balancing act of risk and reward.
By understanding when to save, force buy, or fully invest, you’ll increase your team’s chances of success in critical rounds. Remember, it's not just about how much money you have! It's about how you use it strategically.