Satoru Kobayashi
Satoru Kobayashi | |
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Full name | Satoru Kobayashi |
Kanji | 小林覚 |
Born |
Matsumoto, Japan | April 5, 1959
Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
Teacher | Minoru Kitani |
Turned pro | 1974 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚 Kobayashi Satoru, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Go player.[1]
Biography
Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player, who plays for the Japanese Nihon Ki-in.[2] His rank is 9 dan, and he is known for his pincer style. He has one brother and sister, who are also professionals - Chizu Kobayashi and Kenji Kobayashi.
Suspension
In the beginning of 2001, Kobayashi was suspended by the Nihon Ki-in. He had accidentally injured his Chunlan Cup opponent Ryu Shikun while they were drinking at a bar, by gesturing with his hand while it held a brandy glass, breaking the glass, gashing Ryu Shikun's cheek and his own hand. Kobayashi offered to retire from Go, but the Nihon Ki-in set that offer aside. The Chinese and Koreans both pleaded for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September.[3]
Promotion record
Rank | Year | Notes |
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1 dan
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1974 | |
2 dan
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3 dan
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4 dan
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5 dan
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6 dan
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7 dan
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8 dan
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9 dan
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1987 |
Titles and runners-up
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Title | Wins | Runners-up |
Kisei | 1 (1995) | 3 (1996, 1997, 2007) |
Meijin | 1 (2005) | |
Gosei | 1 (1995) | 4 (1990–1992, 1996) |
Agon Cup | 1 (1998) | 2 (1995, 2005) |
Ryusei | 1 (1996) | |
NHK Cup | 1 (1995) | 2 (1989, 1996) |
NEC Cup | 1 (1998) | 3 (1985, 1996, 2006) |
Kakusei | 1 (1996) | |
Shin-Ei | 1 (1982) | 1 (1985) |
NEC Shun-Ei | 1 (1987) | |
Hayago Championship | 2 (1999, 2000) | |
Total | 10 | 17 |
Continental | ||
Asian TV Cup | 1 (1989) | |
Total | 0 | 1 |
International | ||
Samsung Cup | 1 (1997) | |
Tong Yang Cup | 1 (1997) | |
IBM Cup | 1 (1990) | |
Total | 1 | 2 |
Career total | ||
Total | 11 | 20 |
References
- ↑ "Kobayashi Satoru's playing record". Fuseki Info. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Kobayashi Satoru". GoBase.org. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "International: News In Brief". Mind Sports Worldwide. 2001-03-06. Retrieved 2007-04-26.