CS2 Ranks

The chart below shows the percentage of active CS2 players at each competitive skill group. Gold Nova ranks hold the largest share of the player base.

For a detailed breakdown with historical trends, visit the full rank distribution page.

CS2 uses three separate ranking systems, one for each of its main competitive modes. Your rank in one mode has no direct impact on another.

• Premier: A numeric CS Rating from 0 to 30,000+ that places you on a global leaderboard. This is the primary ranked experience.
• Competitive: Traditional skill group badges ranging from Silver I to Global Elite. You select specific maps to queue, and each map has its own rank.
• Wingman: A 2v2 mode with its own separate skill group rankings, independent of Competitive.

All three systems use a variant of the Elo algorithm behind the scenes, though Valve has not published the exact formula. Wins, losses, round differential, and individual performance all factor into your rating movement.

Premier is the headline mode in CS2 and uses a transparent numeric rating. After completing placement matches, you receive a CS Rating that changes after every game.

Rank	Premier Rating	Players	K/D	ADR
S1	0 – 2,999	5%	0.60 – 0.75	40 – 55
S2	1,000 – 3,499	5%	0.65 – 0.80	45 – 60
S3	2,000 – 4,499	6%	0.70 – 0.85	48 – 63
S4	3,000 – 5,499	6%	0.75 – 0.90	52 – 67
SE	4,000 – 6,499	7%	0.80 – 0.95	55 – 70
SEM	5,000 – 7,499	8%	0.85 – 1.00	58 – 73
GN1	6,500 – 9,499	10%	0.90 – 1.05	62 – 77
GN2	7,500 – 10,999	11%	0.95 – 1.08	65 – 80
GN3	9,000 – 12,499	10%	0.98 – 1.12	68 – 83
GNM	10,500 – 13,999	9%	1.00 – 1.15	70 – 85
MG1	12,000 – 15,999	8%	1.02 – 1.18	73 – 88
MG2	13,500 – 17,499	6%	1.05 – 1.20	75 – 90
MGE	15,000 – 19,499	4%	1.08 – 1.22	78 – 92
DMG	17,500 – 21,999	3%	1.10 – 1.25	80 – 95
LE	20,000 – 24,999	2%	1.15 – 1.30	82 – 97
LEM	22,500 – 27,499	1.5%	1.18 – 1.35	85 – 100
SMFC	25,000 – 29,999	0.7%	1.20 – 1.40	88 – 105
GE	30,000+	0.3%	1.25 – 1.50+	90 – 110+

Haven't unlocked Premier yet? See our step-by-step unlock guide.

No matter which mode you play, the fundamentals of climbing are the same:

• Win consistently: Wins are the single most important factor. Focus on improving your win rate rather than chasing individual stats.
• Perform well in losses: Strong individual performance in a losing match may reduce the amount of rating you lose.
• Queue with reliable teammates: Communication and coordination directly translate to more wins, especially at higher ranks.
• Focus on fundamentals: Crosshair placement, utility usage, and economy management are the building blocks. See our comprehensive ranks guide for detailed strategies.
• Avoid tilt-queueing: If you lose two or three in a row, take a break.