Full name Satoru Kobayashi Name Satoru Kobayashi Kanji 小林覚 Teacher Minoru Kitani | Residence Tokyo, Japan Affiliation Nihon Ki-in Rank 9 dan Turned pro 1974 | |
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Born April 5, 1959 (age 65)
Matsumoto, Japan ( 1959-04-05 ) | ||
Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚, Kobayashi Satoru, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Go player.
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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 pleaded for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September.