Masao Kato

Masao Katō (Japanese加藤 正 夫, Katō Masao, born March 15, 1947 in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, † 30 December 2004) was a Japanese Go player who was known for his combative style of play.

He was a student of Minoru Kitani and 1964 pro. In 1978, he received his 9th Dan. Katō won in his career total of 47 tracks. He is one of the few players who have won more than 1,200 tournament games ( 1253 wins to 664 losses).

Masao Katō was established in 2002 vice-president of the Nihon Ki -in, and in June 2004 its chairman. He died on 30 December 2004 from the effects of cerebral infarction.

Achievements

  • 2003 10 Agon
  • 2002 57th Honinbo
  • 2001 10th Ryusei
  • 1999 32 Hayago Championship
  • 1998 4 JT Cup
  • 1997 35th Yudan, NEC Cup
  • 1996 3 Agon, 18th Kakusei
  • 1995 2 Agon, 17th Kakusei
  • 1994 27 Hayago Championship
  • 1993 41 Oza
  • 1992 NEC Cup
  • 1991 NEC Cup
  • 1989 37th Oza
  • 1988 36th Oza, NHK Cup, 21st Hayago Championship
  • 1987 12th Meijin 25 Yudan 12 Gosei, 35th Oza
  • 1986 11th Meijin, 34 Oza, 8 Kakusei
  • 1985 33 Oza
  • 1984 32 Oza
  • 1983 21 Yudan, 31 Oza
  • 1982 30th Oza
  • 1981 7 Tengen
  • 1980 28 Oza, 6 Tengen, 2 Kakusei
  • 1979 34th Honinbo 17 Yudan 27 Oza, 5th Tengen
  • 1978 33 Honinbo 16 Yudan, 4 Tengen
  • 1977 2 Gosei, 15 Yudan, 32 Honinbo
  • 1976 1 Gosei, 14 Yudan
  • The art of attack. Strategy and tactics in Go, 2009, ISBN 978-3-940563-06-4
  • The Chinese Opening

Credentials

  • Go players
  • Japanese
  • Born in 1947
  • Died in 2004
  • Man
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