Ko Reibun
Chinese Go player
About Ko Reibun
Born 1981. Ko Reibun is a Chinese and Japanese go professional.
Ko Reibun (; born September 24, 1981, in Hebei), né Nie Yuncong , is a professional Go player.
Biography Rin became a professional in 1997. He is the son of one of the greatest Chinese players, Nie Weiping 9 dan, and his mother is Kong Xiangming 8 dan. He moved to Japan to study under Yasuro Kikuchi. He is a Nihon Ki-in pro taking part in tournaments.
He is now a naturalised Japanese, and has a Japanese wife Kobayashi Sayaka, daughter of Kobayashi Satoru. He is currently 7 dan.
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Who is Ko Reibun?
Chinese Go player
When was Ko Reibun born?
Ko Reibun was born on 24 September 1981 in Hebei.
What is Ko Reibun's occupation?
Ko Reibun is a go professional.
What nationality is Ko Reibun?
Ko Reibun is Chinese and Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ko Reibun. https://biography.guide/ko-reibun/
MLA: "Ko Reibun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ko-reibun/.
Chicago: "Ko Reibun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ko-reibun/.
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