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Hiroshi Kobayashi

b. 1976

Japanese shogi player, born 1976

Professional shogi player

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About Hiroshi Kobayashi

Born 1976. Hiroshi Kobayashi is a Japanese professional shogi player.

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan.

Shogi professional

Promotion history Kobayashi's promotion history is as follows: 6-kyū: 1990 1-dan: 1993 4-dan: April 1, 1997 5-dan: April 1, 2001 6-dan: April 5, 2006 7-dan: October 12, 2011 8-dan: December 12, 2023

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Important facts

Born

29 September 1976, Kyoto Prefecture

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Professional shogi player

Nationality

Japan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hiroshi Kobayashi's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiroshi Kobayashi?

Japanese shogi player, born 1976

When was Hiroshi Kobayashi born?

Hiroshi Kobayashi was born on 29 September 1976 in Kyoto Prefecture.

What is Hiroshi Kobayashi's occupation?

Hiroshi Kobayashi is a professional shogi player.

What nationality is Hiroshi Kobayashi?

Hiroshi Kobayashi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hiroshi Kobayashi

· Wikidata: Q11461880

· DBpedia: Hiroshi Kobayashi (shogi, born 1976)

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