Satoru Kobayashi

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Satoru Kobayashi
Name	Satoru Kobayashi
Kanji	小林覚
Born	April 5, 1959
Birthplace	Matsumoto, Japan
Residence	Tokyo, Japan
Teacher	Minoru Kitani
Rank	9 dan
Affiliation	Nihon Ki-in

Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player who plays for the Japanese Nihon-Kiin. His rank is 9 dan. He has two brothers who are also professionals. Chizu Kobayashi and Kenji Kobayashi. Satoru is known for his pincer style.

[edit] Suspension

In the beginning of 2001, Satoru was suspended. He had injured his Chunlan Cup opponent Ryu Shikun while he was drinking. After the incident, The Nihon-Kiin did not hesitate to suspend him. The suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months and Satoru was allowed to play in September. Satoru was said to be drunk when he smashed the cup into his face. Ryu Shikun's cheek was gashed.

[edit] Titles & Runner Up's

Title	Years Lost
Current	12
Kisei	1996, 1997
Meijin	2005
Gosei	1990 - 1992, 1996
NEC Cup	1985, 1996
Agon Cup	1995
NHK Cup	1989, 1996
Defunct	2
Kakusei	1996
Shin-Ei	1985
Continental	1
Asian TV Cup	1989
International	2
Samsung Cup	1997
Tong Yang Cup	1997