Masao Kato
Masao Katō ( Japanese 加藤 正 夫 , Katō Masao ; born March 15, 1947 in Asakura , Fukuoka Prefecture ; † December 30, 2004 ) was a Japanese Go player who was known for his combative style of play.
He was a student of Minoru Kitani and turned professional in 1964. In 1978 he obtained the 9th Dan. Katō won a total of 47 titles in his career. He is one of the few players who have won more than 1,200 tournament games (1253 wins to 664 losses).
Masao Katō became vice president of Nihon Ki-in in 2002 and its chairman in June 2004. He died on December 30, 2004 of complications from a cerebral infarction.
successes
- 2003 10th agon
- 2002 57. Honinbo
- 2001 10. Ryusei
- 1999 32nd Hayago Championship
- 1998 4th JT Cup
- 1997 35th Judan, NEC Cup
- 1996 3rd Agon, 18th Kakusei
- 1995 2nd Agon, 17th Kakusei
- 1994 27th Hayago Championship
- 1993 41. Oza
- 1992 NEC Cup
- 1991 NEC Cup
- 1989 37. Oza
- 1988 36th Oza, NHK Cup, 21st Hayago Championship
- 1987 Meijin 12th , Judan 25th , Gosei 12th, 35th Oza
- 1986 11. Meijin , 34. Oza, 8. Kakusei
- 1985 33. Oza
- 1984 32. Oza
- 1983 21st Judan, 31st Oza
- 1982 30. Oza
- 1981 7th Tengen
- 1980 28. Oza, 6. Tengen, 2. Kakusei
- 1979 34. Honinbo , 17th Judan , 27th Oza, 5th Tengen
- 1978 33. Honinbo , 16th Judan, 4th Tengen
- 1977 2nd Gosei, 15th Judan, 32nd Honinbo
- 1976 1st Gosei, 14th Judan
Books
- The art of attack. Strategy and Tactics in Go , 2009, ISBN 978-3-940563-06-4
- The Chinese Opening
credentials
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kato, Masao |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 加藤 正 夫 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Japanese go player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 15, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Asakura , Fukuoka Prefecture |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 30, 2004 |