| Kenji Kobayashi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 小林健二 |
| Born | March 31, 1957 |
| Hometown | Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | December 20, 1975 (aged 18) |
| Badge Number | 123 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Retired | March 31, 2022 (aged 65) |
| Teacher | Susumu Itaya (9-dan) |
| Tournaments won | 2 |
| Career record | 699–775 (.474) |
| Notable students | |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Kenji Kobayashi (小林健二, Kobayashi Kenji, born March 31, 1957) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan. He is also a former director of the Japanese Shogi Association.