| Sunao Sato | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sunao Sato |
| Kanji | 佐藤 直男 |
| Born | 1924 Japan |
| Died | July 8, 2004 (aged 80) |
| Rank | 9 dan |
Sunao Sato (佐藤 直男 Satō Sunao, 1924 - July 8, 2004) was a professional Go player.
Sato was a 9 dan who played in the Kansai Ki-in. He had many pupils, including Yuki Satoshi, Izumo Tetsuya, Maeda Ryo, and Furuya Yutaka. Sato became a 9 dan in 1963
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 3 |
| Kansai Ki-in Championship | 1957, 1964, 1981 |