Ko Reibun | |
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Full name | Ko Reibun |
Chinese | 孔令文 |
Pinyin | Kǒng Lìngwén |
Born |
Hebei, China |
September 24, 1981
Residence | Japan |
Teacher | Yasuro Kikuchi |
Turned pro | 1997 |
Rank | 6 dan |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Ko Reibun (Chinese: 孔令文; pinyin: Kǒng Lìngwén; born September 24, 1981 in Hebei), né Nie Yuncong (Chinese: 聂云骢; pinyin: Niè Yúncōng), is a professional Go player.
Rin became a professional in 1997. He is the son of one of the greatest Chinese players, Nie Weiping 9 dan, and his mother is Kong Xiangming 8 dan. He moved to Japan to study under Yasuro Kikuchi. He is a Nihon Ki-in pro taking part in tournaments.
He is now a naturalised Japanese, and has a Japanese wife Kobayashi Sayaka, daughter of Kobayashi Satoru. He is currently 6 dan.