Satoshi Kataoka
# Satoshi Kataoka

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 |
| - | - |
| 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 |
