Norio Kudo


Norio Kudo is a professional Go player.

Biography

Kudo turned professional in 1955 and was promoted to 9 dan in 1976. Although he did not win many tournaments, he was known for teaching Go to many people, even if they were just starting to learn, or were about to turn 1 dan. He succeeded the late Masao Kato as president of the International Go Federation in 2005.

Promotion record

Titles &; runners-up

TitleYears Held
Current2
Tengen1997
Oza1977

TitleYears Lost
Current4
Tengen1998, 1999
Oza1978
Gosei1985
Defunct2
Shin-Ei1970
Hayago Championship1976
Continental1
China-Japan Tengen1998