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.
That move played by the professional go player was truly worthy of being called a divine move.
His decision was a divine move that saved the company from crisis.
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.