Belgian Go Federation

Belgium fought hard in the second round of the Pandanet League, but Ireland came out on top.
Board 1 – Lucas Strikes First
Lucas (Black) faced Karl Irwin using a sharp modern opening. Karl built an early 13-point lead, but Lucas turned on the engines and showed exactly why he’s now 7d in France—flipping the game with precise reading and taking the win.
Belgium 1–0
Board 2 – Renaud’s Dragon Falls
Renaud (White) played a Cho Chickun territorial style before diving into Black’s moyo. A high quality fight broke out, but Renaud had to resign after his dragon died.
Belgium 1–1
Board 3 – Joachim’s Near Upset
Joachim (Black), fresh off a win at the Korean Prime Minister Cup a 1st Kyu, pushed Ireland’s 3rd board to the limit. He even led by 2 points in the endgame, but the win slipped away at the very end.
Belgium 1–2
Board 4 – Guillaume Outpaced
John Courtney controlled the rhythm from start to finish, slowly widening his lead until Guillaume’s group finally fell.
Final: Ireland 3–1 Belgium

complete results of the 2nd round: https://pandanet-igs.com/communities/euroteamchamps/rounds/1346
https://pandanet-igs.com/communities/euroteamchamps
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Not the result we hoped for, but plenty of promising play across the boards.
Next match: Belgium vs. Finland — December 9, 2025.

The 2025 Interclub season has officially come to an end, with the final games played earlier this week.
Lille unfortunately had to forfeit their participation—meaning all results against them were cancelled, but this didn’t change the final result’s
We can confirm; we have a new champion this year.
Congratulations to the Gent Go Club, crowned Interclub Champion for the 6th time!
A well-earned victory and a strong performance throughout the season.
Bravo to the entire team, and thank you to all clubs and players who competed this year!
You can find the full results here .

The new Pandanet season kicked off with an excellent start for Belgium, defeating Switzerland 3–1in Round 1.

There were some lineup changes this year, with Kévin Prist moving to Board 2, Lucman Bounoider to Board 3, and Renaud Gaban and Joachim Laloux joining the team.

Lucas Neirynck (6d) led the way with a calm and confident win on Board 1, showing great control throughout. Lucman Bounoider followed with a flawless performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish. Jan Ramon (3d) sealed the victory after a brilliant endgame comeback. Only Kévin Prist(4d) fell short in a tactical fight on Board 2.

With this strong start, Belgium now sits second in League B.
Next up: Ireland, on or around November 11 or the week before, 2025.

Go Belgium!

It’s that time of year again—the 16th edition of the Pandanet European Team Championship is just around the corner! With summer behind us, preparations are underway for the new season, and we’re looking for motivated players with Belgian Nationality players to represent our country.

Registration deadline: September 29th
League: Belgium will once again compete in League B
Platform: Games are played online on Pandanet (IGS)

How to Join

- Players must have a Pandanet account.
(you can create one here )

- Due to anti-cheating regulations in League B, all participants are required to play with here face-to-face video calls during their games.

To register, please [sign up here] or send an email to board@gofed.be

You will find a list of the registered players here .
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This is a fantastic opportunity to test your skills, represent Belgium, and be part of an exciting international competition.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you—let’s make this season another memorable one for the Belgian team!

The 22nd Belgian Blitz Championship took place today, and while the field featured only six players, the level of competition was as fierce as ever.

The lineup was stacked: Belgium’s number one ranked player Lucman Bounoider, arriving with his freshly earned 4-dan rating; the reigning 2024 Blitz Champion, Olivier Drouot; and the rapidly rising new shodan, Yannick Kuy.

The format followed Japanese rules: each player had 12 minutes of main time with a single 10-second byoyomi, and all games were hosted on the Online Go Server.

The Drama Unfolds

Every match was hard-fought, and when the dust settled, the top three players found themselves locked in a perfect circle of victories:

Lucman (4 wins) – his only loss came against Olivier.

Olivier (4 wins) – his only loss came against Yannick.

Yannick (4 wins) – his only loss came against Lucman.

Even the tie-breakers couldn’t separate them. With identical SOS and SODOS scores, the championship crown was shared.

Final Standings

1st place Olivier Drouot – 4 wins – 2025 Belgian Blitz Co-Champion!
1st place Lucman Bounoider – 4 wins – 2025 Belgian Blitz Co-Champion (and current Belgian Champion!)
1st place Yannick Kuy – 4 wins – 2025 Belgian Blitz Co-Champion!
4th Guillaume – 2 wins
5th Moad – 1 win
6th Michael – 0 wins

A Historic Result

For the first time in recent memory, the Belgian Blitz Championship crowns three champions in a single year—a testament to the incredible level of play and balance among Belgium’s top competitors.

Congratulations to our 2025 Belgian Blitz Champions: Olivier, Lucman, and Yannick!

In the seventh round of the Pandanet Team Championship, Belgium faced off against the United Kingdom, resulting in a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Our lineup for this round featured Lucas, Jan, Lucman, and Kevin, all determined to keep Belgium in the race for a top-two finish.

Board 1: Lucas Dominates from Start to Finish
Lucas Neirynck (White) vs. Michael Cheung (4 Dan)

Lucas entered this match as the favorite and wasted no time asserting control. By move 17, despite being locally outnumbered 3 to 1, he emerged with a 10+ point lead. From that point onward, he never gave his opponent a chance to turn the game around, maintaining a steady advantage and securing Belgium’s first win of the round.
Belgium 1 – UK 0

Board 2: Jan Falls into a Tactical Trap
Scott Cobbold (4 Dan) vs. Jan Ramon (Black)

Jan started with his signature solid opening, aiming to build a strong foundation for the middle game. The turning point came when White, playing moves 38 and 39, began shaping central influence.
Jan’s attempt to counter with a pincer at move 43 backfired when his stones were cut off and captured, giving White a 9-point lead. He fought back by attacking a weak White group in the center, but his opponent skillfully maneuvered to connect his own groups while keeping Jan’s completely surrounded.
Despite his aggressive efforts, Jan’s group was ultimately captured, sealing the game in favor of the UK.
Belgium 1 – UK 1

Board 3: Lucman Secures a Convincing Victory
Lucman Bounoider (White) vs. Jake Dane (4 Dan)

Lucman’s game was a back-and-forth battle, featuring sharp fighting from the outset. The key sequence unfolded in the top right corner, where complications arose after an early pincer. By move 90, Lucman had skillfully maneuvered to keep the game balanced, despite his group still being somewhat unsettled.
The decisive moment came at move 135, when Black attempted to invade White’s area of influence. Lucman countered calmly and efficiently, securing solid points while keeping his groups connected. By the time the dust settled, he held a commanding 20+ point lead, clinching Belgium’s second victory of the match.
Belgium 2 – UK 1

Board 4: Kevin Struggles Against Bruno’s Precision
Bruno Poltronieri (4 Dan) vs. Kevin Prist (Black)

Kevin opted for a double kosumi opening, aiming for a flexible, dynamic game. However, White capitalized early with a counter-pincer, leading to a 7-point advantage for Bruno by move 33.
Kevin attempted to break through with a push-and-cut sequence, but his stones were captured, and Bruno extended his lead to 37 points. Despite Kevin’s best efforts to mount a comeback, his opponent’s precise play left no room for recovery, handing the UK their second win and evening the match.
Belgium 2 – UK 2

Final Score: Belgium 2 – UK 2
With this result, Belgium now sits in third place, trailing Italy (1st) and the Netherlands (2nd). Only the top two teams advance to League One, keeping the pressure on as the competition heats up.
Belgium still has a crucial matchup against Italy, meaning our path to promotion is still open—but every game counts from here on out.
No pressure.
For those who want to relive the action, all game records are available on the Pandanet website.
https://pandanet-igs.com/communities/euroteamchamps
Complete results: https://pandanet-igs.com/communities/euroteamchamps/rounds/1116

We are very happy to announce the creation of a new Go club in the west of Belgium: Diksmuide - Seki 8600 Go club !

The club will gather monthly according with contact by email.
We wish the Go club of Diksmuide to be successful in enlightening the spirit of its players !

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As a reminder, the Federation helps the creation of new Go clubs with material and advice.
In the case there is no Go club nearby, if you feel you have the motivation for it, we would be happy to help you to start one. And even if you don't have much time (or are a bit lazy ;)) you may also become a "point of contact". In any case just contact us. ;)