Reiko Kobayashi
Japanese Go player
About Reiko Kobayashi
Lived 1939 – 1996 (aged 56). Reiko Kobayashi was a Japanese go professional.
, formerly , was a Japanese female 7-dan professional Go player at Nihon Ki-in.
Achievements
Daughter: Izumi Kobayashi, former female title holder Son in law: Cho U, 9-dan professional player from Taiwan
Personal life
Reiko Kitani was trained by her father Minoru Kitani, and eventually married one of his best students, Koichi Kobayashi, who was 13 years younger. They had one daughter Izumi Kobayashi. Reiko Kobayashi died after an 18-month battle with cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reiko Kobayashi?
Japanese Go player
When was Reiko Kobayashi born?
Reiko Kobayashi was born on 23 December 1939 in Hiratsuka.
When did Reiko Kobayashi die?
Reiko Kobayashi died on 16 April 1996.
What was Reiko Kobayashi's occupation?
Reiko Kobayashi was a go professional.
What nationality was Reiko Kobayashi?
Reiko Kobayashi was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Reiko Kobayashi (Go player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reiko Kobayashi. https://biography.guide/reiko-kobayashi/
MLA: "Reiko Kobayashi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reiko-kobayashi/.
Chicago: "Reiko Kobayashi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reiko-kobayashi/.
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