| Kaori Chinen | |
| Fullname: | Kaori Chinen |
| Kanji: | 知念かおり |
| Birth Date: | 28 July 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Okinawa, Japan |
| Residence: |  Tokyo, Japan |
| Teacher: | Hajime Tokimoto |
| Rank: | 6 dan |
| Affiliation: | Nihon Ki-in |
Kaori Chinen became a professional in 1993. She was promoted to 3 dan four years later in 1997. She married fellow professional go player Yo Kagen in 1997. She holds the female record for longest defense of a title, keeping the Women's Kisei for 6 straight years.[1]
| Title | Years Held | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 9 | |
| Women's Honinbo | 1997–1999, 2004 | |
| Women's Kisei | 2000–2003, 2005 |
| Title | Years Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 5 | |
| Women's Honinbo | 1995, 2000, 2002 | |
| Women's Kisei | 2004, 2006 |
People from Okinawa Prefecture