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Atsushi Kato

Atsushi Kato
Full name Atsushi Kato
Kanji 加藤充志
Born August 14, 1974
Tokyo, Japan
Teacher Yasuro Kikuchi
Turned pro 1990
Rank 8 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in

Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志 Katō Atsushi, born August 14, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Go player.

Biography

Kato became a professional in 1990, and in the same year was promoted to 2 dan. In 1996, he had already reached 6 dan, and is currently 8 dan. As an insei, he was taught by Yasuro Kikuchi. Kato has been part of the Kisei league consistently for the last few years.

Promotion record

Rank Year Notes
1 dan 1990
2 dan 1990
3 dan 1991
4 dan 1992
5 dan 1994
6 dan 1996
7 dan 1998
8 dan 2001
9 dan
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