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Cache Squeaky Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear It

Squeaky is the second T entrance into A on Cache. Here is how to use the noisy blue door, what waits behind it and how to defend it.

By Strikeistan · · 3 min read

Cache Squeaky Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear It – Strikeistan CS2 guide

Cache Squeaky is the room behind the blue door that opens onto A site. It is the second T entrance into A, next to A Main. Its name comes from the door, which makes a noise when it moves. That sound is both its weakness and its value. This guide covers the angles behind the door, how CTs defend it and how Ts can use it well.

What is Squeaky on Cache?

Squeaky is a small room on the T side of A. Its door opens close to the back of the site. The corner next to it, between the door and Quad, is called NBK. Quad itself is the stack of four boxes at the back of A. There are also boost boxes, sometimes called Shroud, in the corner between Squeaky and A Main.

That means Ts coming out of Squeaky arrive very close to CT positions. Fights here are short and fast. For the full layout, see the Cache map guide and our Cache callouts reference.

Why does the Squeaky door matter?

The door is loud. When it moves, CTs on A know someone is close. That gives defenders a free warning, so a careless T can give away the whole plan.

Ts can also use the noise. A player can open the door to fake pressure while the real hit goes elsewhere. This only works if the rest of the team is ready to act on the reaction. Fakes are covered in our Cache T side guide.

Angles behind the door

SpotDistance from doorNotes
NBKVery closeCorner between the door and Quad. Check it first.
QuadCloseFour-box stack, hidden from A Main. A common CT and post-plant spot.
Shroud boxesClose, raisedReached with a boost or a jump from the top of the door.
Forklift and BalconyMid rangeFront-site cover and the raised walkway above it.
Truck and HighwayLongCT approaches that can catch you as you cross the site.

How do CTs hold Cache Squeaky?

  • Play off the sound. When you hear the door, pre-aim the opening. Do not run at it.
  • Do not stack on the door. One player can watch Squeaky from Quad or NBK, but a second CT should watch A Main.
  • Use fire. A Molotov or incendiary at the door can stop a rush. Learn where yours lands in a private server.
  • Stay tradeable. If you take a fight close to the door, your teammate must be able to swing straight after.

Our Cache CT positions guide shows how Squeaky fits into a full A setup.

How to clear Squeaky as a T

  1. Move as a group. Squeaky is narrow. Two players should be ready to come through, one after the other.
  2. Time it with A Main. Open the door as the A Main players flash in. CTs cannot turn both ways at once.
  3. Flash before you swing. A flash through the door covers NBK and Quad. Practise the throw with a lineup video in an empty server.
  4. Clear close, then far. Check NBK, then Quad, then Shroud, then the front of site.
  5. Plant where you can see. Choose a plant spot that at least one teammate can watch from cover, and decide it before the hit.

Common Squeaky mistakes

  • Opening the door early by accident and giving away the hit.
  • Coming through alone with no flash.
  • Forgetting the boost boxes.
  • CTs running to the door and getting traded by A Main.

Practise it

Open the door in a private server and listen from Quad and Forklift. You will learn how loud it is. Then walk through and check each angle in order. Pair this with sound crosshair placement so your first shot is already on the head.

Sources and checks

Callout names and connections in this guide were checked on 1 November 2026 against CSDB's Cache callouts page and TotalCSGO's Cache callouts. Cache's return to Active Duty on 8 July 2026, replacing Overpass, was checked against the Season 5 patch notes summary. The CS2 map is FMPONE's rebuild and Valve has patched it since release, so confirm sightlines in a private server before relying on them.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called Squeaky on Cache?

The room is named after its blue door, which makes a noise when it opens. That sound warns CTs on A.

What is NBK on Cache?

NBK is a community name for the corner between the Squeaky door and Quad. The radar may show a different label, so agree on it with your team.

Should Ts hit A only through Squeaky?

It is rarely a good idea. Squeaky is narrow and loud. It works best together with an A Main hit.

Cache Maps A site Squeaky Positioning

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