Kobayashi Satoru
| Satoru Kobayashi | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Satoru Kobayashi |
| Kanji | 小林覚 |
| Born |
April 5, 1959 Matsumoto, Japan |
| Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
| Teacher | Minoru Kitani |
| Turned pro | 1974 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚 Kobayashi Satoru?, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Go player.
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.
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.
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