is a professional Go

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Biography

Kato became a professional in 1990, and in the same year was promoted to 2 dan. In 1996, he had already reached 6 dan, and became 9 dan in 2011. As an

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, he was taught by

Yasuro Kikuchi was a Japanese amateur Go player. Biography Kikuchi founded the prestigious ''Ryokusei Academy'' in 1975, which has become one of the most prolific Go schools in Japan. Some of the most famous players to come out of the academy include Kikuyo A ...

. Kato has been part of the Kisei league consistently for the last few years.

Promotion record

References

Living people 1974 births Japanese Go players {{Japan-Go-bio-stub