Norio Kudo
Japanese Go player
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Norio Kudo (工藤 紀夫, Kudō Norio; born August 2, 1940) is a professional Go player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name |
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| Full name | Norio Kudo |
| Born | August 2, 1940 |
| Sport | |
Turned pro | 1955 |
| Teacher | Nobuaki Maeda |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Biography
Kudo turned professional in 1955 and was promoted to 9 dan in 1976. Although he did not win many tournaments, he was known for teaching Go to many people, even if they were just starting to learn, or were about to turn 1 dan. He succeeded the late Masao Kato as president of the International Go Federation in 2005.
Promotion record
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1955 | |
| 2 dan | 1955 | |
| 3 dan | 1958 | |
| 4 dan | 1959 | |
| 5 dan | 1961 | |
| 6 dan | 1963 | |
| 7 dan | 1966 | |
| 8 dan | 1969 | |
| 9 dan | 1976 |
Titles & runners-up
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
 Tengen |
1998, 1999 |
| Oza |
1978 |
| Gosei |
1985 |
| Defunct | 2 |
| Shin-Ei |
1970 |
| Hayago Championship |
1976 |
| Continental | 1 |
 China-Japan Tengen |
1998 |
External links
- GoBase Profile
- Nihon Ki-in Profile (Japanese)
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