Satoshi Kataoka
| Satoshi Kataoka | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Satoshi Kataoka | 
| Kanji | 片岡聡 | 
| Born | August 3, 1958 Matsuda, Japan | 
| Residence |  Tokyo, Japan | 
| Teacher | Sakakibara Shoji | 
| Turned pro | 1972 | 
| Rank | 9 dan | 
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in | 
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
| Rank | Year | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1972 | |
| 2 dan | 1973 | |
| 3 dan | 1975 | |
| 4 dan | 1976 | |
| 5 dan | 1977 | |
| 6 dan | 1981 | |
| 7 dan | 1982 | |
| 8 dan | 1985 | |
| 9 dan | 1988 | 
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 | 
External links
- GoBase Profile
- Nihon Ki-in Profile (Japanese)