Norio Kudo
Japanese Go player
About Norio Kudo
Born 1940. Norio Kudo is a Japanese go professional.
is a professional Go player.
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
Titles & runners-up
Title Years Held Current 2 Tengen 1997 Oza 1977
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
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Norio Kudo?
Japanese Go player
When was Norio Kudo born?
Norio Kudo was born on 2 August 1940 in Hirosaki.
What is Norio Kudo's occupation?
Norio Kudo is a go professional.
What nationality is Norio Kudo?
Norio Kudo is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norio Kudo. https://biography.guide/norio-kudo/
MLA: "Norio Kudo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norio-kudo/.
Chicago: "Norio Kudo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/norio-kudo/.
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