| Kaori Chinen | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kaori Chinen |
| Kanji | 知念かおり |
| Born | July 28, 1974 Okinawa, Japan |
| Teacher | Hajime Tokimoto |
| Rank | 4 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Kaori Chinen (知念 かおり Chinen Kaori, born July 28, 1974 in Okinawa, Japan) is a professional Go player.
Kaori Chinen became a professional in 1993. She was promoted to 3 dan four years later in 1997. She married fellow professional go player Yo Kagen in 1997. She holds the female record for longest defense of a title, keeping the Women's Kisei for 6 straight years.
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 9 |
| Women's Honinbo | 1997-1999, 2004 |
| Women's Kisei | 2000-2005 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 5 |
| Women's Honinbo | 1995, 2000, 2002 |
| Women's Kisei | 2004, 2006 |