expression, noun
divine move; perfect play
Go term for a move of such high quality that it seems godlike; also used figuratively for a brilliant, game-changing move in other contexts.
プロ棋士が打ったその一手は、まさに神の一手と呼ばれるにふさわしいものだった。
That move played by the professional go player was truly worthy of being called a divine move.
彼の決断は、会社の危機を救う神の一手だった。
His decision was a divine move that saved the company from crisis.
神業 refers to a superhuman feat or divine work, while 神の一手 specifically refers to a single move or decision.
Compound of 神 (kami, 'god') + の (no, possessive particle) + 一手 (itte, 'one move'). The term originates from the game of go, where a single move can determine the outcome of a game and appear divinely inspired.