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Reiko Kobayashi (小林 禮子, Kobayashi Reiko, 1939–1996), formerly Reiko Kitani (木谷 禮子, Kitani Reiko), was a Japanese female 7-dan professional Go player at Nihon Ki-in.




Achievements






Notable family members


Reiko Kobayashi has several professional players in her family.

Father: Minoru Kitani, 9-dan professional go player
Husband: Koichi Kobayashi, 9-dan professional go player, holder of three honorary titles
Daughter: Izumi Kobayashi, former female title holder
Son in law: Cho U, 9-dan professional player from Taiwan




Personal life


Reiko Kitani was trained by her father Minoru Kitani, and eventually married one of his best students, Koichi Kobayashi, who was 13 years younger. They had one daughter Izumi Kobayashi. Reiko Kobayashi died after an 18-month battle with cancer.




References

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• Reiko Kobayashi (Go player)
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• List of Japanese announcers
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