is a Japanese professional Go player.
Biography Rin Kono grew up as one of Koichi Kobayashi's students. He became a professional when he was 15 in 1996. He was promoted to 8 dan after beating Keigo Yamashita to win the Tengen in 2005. He was promoted to 9 dan after defending his Tengen title, once more against Yamashita.
Promotion Record
Titles and runners-up DomesticTitle Wins Runners-up Meijin 1 (2014) Tengen 3 (2005–2007) 1 (2008) Agon Cup 1 (2016) 1 (2014) Ryusei 1 (2008) 1 (2013) NEC Cup 2 (2008, 2010) Total 6 4
External links GoBase Profile Nihon Ki-in Profile (Japanese) SL profile