Reiko Kobayashi

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Reiko Kobayashi (1939-1996, 小林禮子, former name is Reiko Kitani, 木谷禮子) is a Japanese female 7-dan[1] professional Go player at Nihon Ki-in.[2][3]

Achievements[change | change source]

Year Notes[2][3]
1973 and 1975 Obtained the female master title (女流名人)
1967, 1968, 1970, 1980 and 1982 Received the female MVP (棋道賞女流賞)

Notable family members[change | change source]

Reiko Kobayashi has several professional players in her family.[2][3]

Minoru Kitani, 9-dan professional go player
 
 
 
 
Reiko Kobayashi
 
Koichi Kobayashi, 9-dan professional go player
Holder of three honorary titles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Izumi Kobayashi
Former female title holder
 
Cho U, 9-dan professional player
 
 
 
 
  • Father: Minoru Kitani, 9-dan professional go player
  • Husband: Koichi Kobayashi, 9-dan professional go player, holder of three honorary titles[4][5]
  • Daughter: Izumi Kobayashi, former female title holder[6][7]
  • Son in law: Cho U, 9-dan professional player from Taiwan[8]

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