Rin Kono

Rin Kono (河野臨, Kōno Rin, born January 7, 1981) is a Japanese professional Go player.

Rin Kono
Full nameRin Kono
Kanji河野臨
Born (1981-01-07) January 7, 1981
Tokyo, Japan
ResidenceJapan Tokyo, Japan
TeacherKoichi Kobayashi
Turned pro1996
Rank9 dan
AffiliationNihon Ki-in

Biography

Rin Kono grew up as one of Koichi Kobayashi's students. He became a professional when he was 15 in 1996. He was promoted to 8 dan after beating Keigo Yamashita to win the Tengen in 2005. He was promoted to 9 dan after defending his Tengen title, once more against Yamashita.

Promotion Record

Rank Year Notes
1 dan 1996 Promoted to professional dan rank after passing qualifying test.
2 dan 1996
3 dan
4 dan
5 dan 1999
6 dan 2001
7 dan
8 dan 2005 Won Tengen title against Keigo Yamashita.
9 dan 2006 Defended Tengen title against Keigo Yamashita.

Titles and runners-up

Domestic
TitleWinsRunners-up
Meijin1 (2014)
Tengen3 (2005–2007)1 (2008)
Agon Cup1 (2016)1 (2014)
Ryusei1 (2008)1 (2013)
NEC Cup2 (2008, 2010)
Total64
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