Even novice players can beat them. As long ago as 1979 a system for professional Go players was established in Taiwan, but the field has suffered from a lack of comprehensive planning and management. Whether in terms of financial compensation or the training environment, Go in Taiwan has lagged behind the game in neighboring countries such as China, Japan and Korea.
台灣早在 1979 年前即建立職業圍棋制度，但一直缺乏完善的規劃與經營，不管是棋士待遇或培訓環境，都比不上鄰近的中、日、韓等國。