Retired CS:GO Pro Brings Tactical Depth to Twitch as Poland's Favorite Gaming Grandpa
Known to his followers as the "Polish Grandpa" of Counter-Strike, this retired pro brings decades of tactical insight to every broadcast. STOMPcsgo (real name Daniel Płomiński) streams his expert gameplay from Poland, blending professional-grade analysis with the weary charm of a battle-hardened veteran. At 30 years old, his streams feel like learning CS:GO from a grizzled mentor – complete with dry humor and hard-earned wisdom.
Daniel built his reputation as an AWPer (sniper specialist) during his competitive career from 2016-2021, playing for teams like Izako Boars, x-kom Team, and Illuminar Gaming. His $38,261 tournament earnings reflect serious competitive pedigree, but today's viewers cherish his "Grandpa" persona – a self-deprecating nod to his veteran status in the esports world. His Twitch bio proudly declares him an "emerytowany profesjonalny zawodnik" (retired pro), a title worn with equal parts irony and pride.
Streams unfold with the precision you'd expect from a former pro. Daniel typically broadcasts in Polish during evening hours (local time), dissecting tactics while wielding his signature setup: a 240Hz GIGABYTE AORUS monitor, Xtrfy mechanical keyboard, and Sennheiser headset. What sets him apart isn't just hardware, but his ability to explain complex strategies in digestible snippets – whether demonstrating angle-holding techniques or debunking common player misconceptions.
Despite streaming infrequently lately (last live 2 months ago), his 94.3K Twitch followers remain fiercely loyal. They're drawn to the authenticity of a streamer who'd rather analyze an obscure smoke grenade tactic than chase viral trends. When he jokingly refers to himself as a "brudnopis" (scribble pad), it underscores the unpretentious vibe: no flashy overlays, just pure CS:GO knowledge from someone who's seen every meta shift since 2016.
Off-stream, his YouTube channel archives tactical breakdowns and clutch moments, though new content is sporadic. The occasional appearance by his cat during quieter streams hints at a life beyond gaming, but Daniel remains first and foremost a CS:GO lifer – a walking encyclopedia of the game who makes high-level strategy feel accessible to casual players.