| Satoru Kobayashi | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Satoru Kobayashi |
| Kanji | 小林覚 |
| Born | April 5, 1959 Matsumoto, 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 pled for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September.
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1974 | |
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| 6 dan | ||
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| 8 dan | ||
| 9 dan | 1987 |
| Domestic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title | Wins | Runners-up |
| Kisei | 1 (1995) | 3 (1996, 1997, 2007) |
| Meijin | 1 (2005) | |
| Gosei | 1 (1995) | 4 (1990-1992, 1996) |
| Agon Cup | 1 (1998) | 2 (1995, 2005) |
| Ryusei | 1 (1996) | |
| NHK Cup | 1 (1995) | 2 (1989, 1996) |
| NEC Cup | 1 (1998) | 3 (1985, 1996, 2006) |
| Kakusei | 1 (1996) | |
| Shin-Ei | 1 (1982) | 1 (1985) |
| NEC Shun-Ei | 1 (1987) | |
| Hayago Championship | 2 (1999, 2000) | |
| Total | 10 | 17 |
| Continental | ||
| Asian TV Cup | 1 (1989) | |
| Total | 0 | 1 |
| International | ||
| Samsung Cup | 1 (1997) | |
| Tong Yang Cup | 1 (1997) | |
| IBM Cup | 1 (1990) | |
| Total | 1 | 2 |
| Career total | ||
| Total | 11 | 20 |