| Isao Nakata | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 中田功 |
| Born | July 27, 1967 |
| Hometown | Chūō-ku, Fukuoka |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | April 30, 1986 (aged 18) |
| Badge Number | 176 |
| Rank | 8-dan |
| Teacher | Yasuharu Ōyama (9-dan) |
| Meijin class | Free |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Notable students | |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Isao Nakata (中田 功, Nakata Isao, born July 27, 1967) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 8-dan.[1]
Nakata's nickname is コーヤン Kōyan, after the on'yomi reading of his first name.