[1] Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player, who plays for the Japanese Nihon Ki-in.

In the beginning of 2001, Kobayashi was suspended by the Nihon Ki-in.

He had accidentally injured his Chunlan Cup opponent Ryu Shikun while they were drinking at a bar, by gesturing with his hand while it held a brandy glass, breaking the glass, gashing Ryu Shikun's cheek and his own hand.

The Chinese and Koreans both pleaded for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September.

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