Satoru Kobayashi (小林覚, Kobayashi Satoru, born April 5, 1959) is a professional Goplayer.
Biography
Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player who plays for the JapaneseNihon 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.
Suspension
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.[1]
Tokyo, Japan
Asian TV Cup
