Satoru Kobayashi

Infobox Go player
playername=Satoru Kobayashi


fullname=Satoru Kobayashi
kanji=小林覚
dateofbirth=birth date and age|1959|4|5
cityofbirth= Matsumoto
countryofbirth=Japan
residence=flagicon|Japan Tokyo, Japan
teacher=Minoru Kitani
turnedpro=1974
rank=9 dan
affiliation=Nihon Ki-in

nihongo|Satoru Kobayashi|小林覚|"Kobayashi Satoru"|extra=born April 5, 1959 is a professional Go player.

Biography

Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player who plays for the Japanese Nihon Ki-in. 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 pled for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September. [cite web| url=http://www.msoworld.com/mindzine/news/orient/go/international/intl_briefs.html | title=International: News In Brief | work=Mind Sports Worldwide | date=2001-03-06| accessdate=2007-04-26]

Promotion record

Promotion record
1 dan
1974

2 dan


3 dan


4 dan


5 dan


6 dan


7 dan


8 dan


9 dan
1987

Titles & runners-up

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