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Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚, Kobayashi Satoru?, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Go player.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.[1]
[edit] Promotion record
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Rank
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Year
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| 1 dan |
1974 |
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| 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 |
1987 |
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[edit] Titles & runners-up
[edit] References
Matsumoto, Japan
Asian TV Cup
