Luminosity Names kakafu CS2 Head Coach for EU Events

Luminosity Gaming is reshaping its Counter-Strike 2 lineup, and the latest change is on the coaching staff. The Canadian organization has appointed Alexander “kakafu” Szymanczyk as its new CS2 head coach, following a recent benching of Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras. The move also comes as Luminosity prepares for upcoming offline events in Poland and Europe.

Key takeaways

Luminosity Gaming has named Alexander “kakafu” Szymanczyk as the new coach for its Counter-Strike 2 team.
kakafu joins from Monte and has previously coached BIG, OG Esports, BIG academy, and PENTA Sports.
The coach has major-event credentials including a PGL Major Kraków quarterfinal run in 2017 as well as multiple notable LAN appearances.
Luminosity recently moved Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras to the bench, a change that preceded the coaching hire.
kakafu has also supported the team during XSE Pro League Guangzhou and Esports World Cup in the recent period.

Alexander “kakafu” Szymanczyk becomes Luminosity’s CS2 coach

Luminosity confirmed Alexander “kakafu” Szymanczyk as the organization’s new Counter-Strike 2 trainer. He arrives directly from Monte. Before that, he worked with multiple squads and development programs, including BIG, OG Esports, BIG academy, and PENTA Sports.

His coaching resume includes reaching the quarterfinals at PGL Major Kraków in 2017. He also has wins and deep runs to his name, including taking CCT Season 3’s world finals, reaching the DreamHack Open Denver 2017 final, and making it to the ESL Challenger Atlanta 2024 stage. More recently, he placed the team in the Global Esports Tour Dubai 2022 semifinals.

Bymas benched as organization looks to finalize its roster

The coaching appointment arrives as Luminosity works through a broader roster adjustment. Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras was recently shifted to the bench, and the team now needs to complete the active five-player setup.

Bymas had not been with Luminosity for long, joining on July 1. In the meantime, kakafu is not a completely new presence for the players—he previously supported the group during XSE Pro League Guangzhou and the Esports World Cup.

Upcoming events: Poland first, then Digital Crusade DraculaN

Luminosity is set to appear in Poland in the coming months. The organization’s roster will compete at Logitech G Play Connect 2026 in Warsaw, scheduled for September 17–23. After that, Luminosity will also take part in the seventh season of Digital Crusade DraculaN, running October 19–23.