Satoshi Kataoka
Japanese Go player
About Satoshi Kataoka
Born 1958. Satoshi Kataoka is a Japanese go professional.
Satoshi Kataoka (片岡聡, born August 3, 1958) is a professional Go player.
Biography Kataoka became a pro in 1972 at the age of 14. He was promoted to 9 dan in 1988.
Promotion record
Titles & runners-up Title Years Held Current 3 Tengen 1982, 1983 Shinjin-O 1982 Defunct 3 Kakusei 1990 Hayago Championship 1993, 1998
Title Years Lost Current 4 Honinbo 1994 Tengen 1979, 1984, 1993
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Satoshi Kataoka?
Japanese Go player
When was Satoshi Kataoka born?
Satoshi Kataoka was born on 3 August 1958 in Chiba Prefecture.
What is Satoshi Kataoka's occupation?
Satoshi Kataoka is a go professional.
What nationality is Satoshi Kataoka?
Satoshi Kataoka is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Satoshi Kataoka. https://biography.guide/satoshi-kataoka/
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