Professional Go Player
Kobayashi Koichi
Born in Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido on September 10, 1952.
He became a disciple of Kitani Minoru 9dan in 1965.
Step 1dan in 1967, same year 2dan, 3dan in 1968, 4dan in 1969, 5dan in
1970,
6dan in 1972, 7dan in 1974, 8dan in 1977, 9dan in 1979.
He became 60 years old in 2012 and was called honor Kisei Title, honor
Meijin Title and honor Gosei Title.
Kobayashi Izumi 6dan is his daughter.
As the same disciple, Oya Koichi 9dan、Kono Rin 9dan、Sakai Maki 8dan、
Oki Keiji 7dan、Kanazawa Hideo 7dan、Kuwabara Yoko 6dan、Hosaka Mayu 3dan
He belongs in the Nihon Ki-in Tokyo Hon-in.
From 2006 to 2007 : The Nihon Ki-in vice-president