ESC Gaming returned to CS2 in 2025 with a Polish-led lineup that has surged through C-tier leagues and European qualifiers. The current active five:
- Kamil “reiko” Cegiełko — rifler / star
- Dawid “SaMey” Stańczak — rifler / secondary caller
- Wojciech “bajmi” Strzelczyk — rifler / anchor
- Patryk “olimp” Woźniak — rifler / space-maker
- Bartosz “moonwalk” Mikołajczyk — flexible rifler / utility focus
Staff: Kacper “kapibe” Burda (coach).
This core has posted a strong win rate in recent months and lifted multiple online titles in Division-2 European circuits, signaling a roster on the rise with ambitions to convert qualifier runs into tier-two LAN invites.
2025 Results & Form Guide
Below is a practical, “what it means for fans” digest of ESC’s recent form. (Tournament names simplified so your readers can follow the trajectory quickly.)
Titles & Podiums (Spring–Summer 2025)
- European Pro League – Division 2 (May) — Champions. Solid playoff resilience; strong mid-round calling and multi-frag conversion.
- United21 Season 31 (May) — Champions. Clinical in bo3s; showed depth beyond a single carry.
- European Pro League – Division 2 (late June) — Champions. Back-to-back Division-2 silverware, a reliability signal for invite admins.
- Winline Insight Season 7 (June–July) — Champions in the final phase; defeated recognizable EU mix stacks and academy cores.
Notable Runs & Tough Lessons
- ESL Pro League Europe Qualifiers (July) — Deep open qualifier run; closed qualifier exit in the 9–16th zone. These runs show ESC can trouble tier-two opposition; next step is consistency on mid-tier LANs.
- Circuito Retake Season 10 Finals (late May–June) — 3rd–4th place offline. Useful LAN-adjacent experience even if not tier-one.
- Exort Series #9 (April) — Group/early-playoff exit; this was part of the early bedding-in period before their win streak.
Takeaway: ESC are crushing C-tier and increasingly comfortable in closed qualifier environments. Their results curve points up; to break into stable tier-two status they’ll need cleaner T-side conversions on tighter maps and more best-of-three wins versus ranked #30–#40 opponents.
ESC Gaming CS2 Players: Roles, Strengths & Stat Snapshots
Note: Roles below reflect in-server tendencies observed across recent series; ESC often play 4-rifle cores with situational AWPing rather than a dedicated full-time sniper.
Kamil “reiko” Cegiełko — Star Rifler
- Profile: Primary damage dealer and momentum setter. Frequently takes responsibility in mid-round duels and late-round trades.
- Why he matters: When reiko hits impact openers or multi-kills on anchors (Nuke A/mirage sites), ESC’s T-sides look top-30 caliber.
- Stat snapshot: Strong rating over his current ESC stint with above-average ADR and opening success; a top-end performer on this roster.
Improve like reiko: Drill AK spray control and entry spacing; see our guides on AK spray patterns and best CS2 audio settings to catch footsteps and timing cues for entry timings.
Dawid “SaMey” Stańczak — Rifler / Secondary Caller
- Profile: Reliable rifler who shifts between pack play and late-round responsibility; often supports site execs with flashes/smokes and clean trade paths.
- Why he matters: His steadiness lifts ESC in scrappy qualifiers where economy is volatile.
- Stat snapshot: Positive rating during the current team period; stable KAST and trade percentage.
Level up like SaMey: Practice utility lineups on priority maps—start with Mirage callouts, Overpass callouts, Inferno callouts and Anubis callouts.
Wojciech “bajmi” Strzelczyk — Anchor / Lurker
- Profile: Site-anchor tendencies on CT; reads rotations and stabilizes swing rounds. On T-side, patient off-timing lurks to keep CTs honest.
- Why he matters: Anchor reliability raises the team’s defensive floor—vital in MR12’s smaller margin for error.
- Stat snapshot: Above-1.00 rating across a large map sample with ESC—a consistency indicator.
Play like bajmi: Reps on Nuke callouts and Dust 2 callouts help anchors with rotation speed; pair with CS2 radar settings for better info intake.
Patryk “olimp” Woźniak — Space-Maker / Entry Support
- Profile: Willing to take first contact and create chaos on execs; thrives when paired with reiko to crack two-man holds.
- Why he matters: Opens space on tight choke maps (Anubis A, Inferno B).
- Stat snapshot: Positive rating with above-average multi-kill round share.
Train like olimp: Use practice commands, smoke practice, and jump-throw bind to perfect lineups for fast execs.
Bartosz “moonwalk” Mikołajczyk — Flexible Rifler / Utility Specialist
- Profile: Glue player who flexes between supportive roles and late-round closers.
- Why he matters: Utility timings and trade discipline that enable star fraggers to take safer duels.
- Stat snapshot: Positive rating in his ESC sample; good utility contribution metrics.
Utility toolbox: Master CS2 grenade binds, grenade cam, and clear-smoke command for server practice.
Map Pool, Callouts & What ESC Tend To Prioritize
ESC’s best games show up when they control mid with layered utility and create favorable 4v4s before site hits. For readers who want to mirror ESC-style fundamentals, here’s a practical, map-by-map learning path:
- Mirage: Mid control + split timings. Learn Mirage callouts and Mirage smokes.
- Overpass: Utility-heavy A hits and connector pinches. See Overpass callouts.
- Inferno: Banana protocols & A-site layering. See Inferno callouts.
- Anubis: Mid control, fast canal splits. See Anubis callouts.
- Nuke: Rotations & squeaky/yard pressure. See Nuke callouts.
- Full pool refresher: Your readers can skim CS2 maps guide for what’s in active duty.
Extra credit (for your audience):
- Ranks & rating context: CS2 ranks explained and What is ADR in CS2?
- Practice smarter: Bot commands, 1v1 setup, replay commands
- Performance: Max FPS, tick rate, stuttering fixes
Playstyle Notes & Win Conditions
- Discipline and trades: ESC win streaks coincide with excellent 2v2 discipline and restrained re-peeks.
- Utility value: Flash timings to take mid/control spaces (Mirage/Overpass) show up in their best series; this reduces pistol-round variance and force-buy chaos.
- Role balance: Four-rifle core with situational AWPing gives flexibility across smaller EU tournaments, where vetoes can be unpredictable.
Practical viewer tip: If you’re studying their demos, use demo controls and replay fast-forward to bookmark late-round setups.
How ESC Gaming Build Edges in MR12
- Economy management: Fewer rounds magnify every plant/defuse. ESC’s qualifier success is tied to clean half-buys and bonus rounds.
- CT rotation rules: Anchors like bajmi stabilize sites so reiko/olimp can cheat rotations earlier—crucial on Nuke/Anubis.
- Pistol & conversion: Recent title runs featured improved pistol rating; teach your audience to emulate with give weapon on a local server and practice binds/autoexec.
ESC Gaming Player “Abouts”: Mini Bios
- reiko: Emerging Polish star known for confident spacing and high ADR. When he wins early duels, ESC’s mid-rounds flourish.
- SaMey: Calm rifler with stable KAST; rarely goes missing in series, which props up bo3 consistency.
- bajmi: Brings anchor poise; reliable crossfire fundamentals and low-ego roles that make stars shine.
- olimp: Space-maker; his willingness to take first contact allows faster site scaling.
- moonwalk: Utility glue; the player who turns 60–40s into 70–30s via flashes and late-round decisions.
Want your readers to compare themselves to these roles? Link them into CS:GO/CS2 roles explained and how to rank up in CS2.
Helpful Fan Hub (Internal Learning Links)
- Map study:
Mirage · Overpass · Inferno · Dust 2 · Anubis · Nuke - Improvement & configs:
Crosshair guide · Copy a pro’s crosshair · Autoexec · Practice commands - Competitive know-how:
CS2 ranks · Premier vs Competitive · What is Premier? - Tech & performance:
Max FPS · Tick rate · Stuttering fixes · Fix packet loss
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this ESC roster stable now?
Yes—the 2025 signings have settled into defined roles with clear staff structure. The proof is their consistent closed-qualifier appearances and multiple Division-2 titles.
What’s their world ranking right now?
Mid-50s globally in recent weeks; they’ve peaked just inside the low-50s. That’s consistent with a C-tier champion/D2 powerhouse threatening tier-two brackets.
Do they have a dedicated AWPer?
Not strictly. ESC’s identity is a multi-rifle core with situational AWPing; this makes veto prep flexible but puts extra pressure on utility and spacing.
What’s next for ESC?
Translating online form into LAN qualifiers and maintaining closed-qual quality against ranked #30–#40 opponents. Watch for their next ESL/CCT play-ins.
