A particularly clever local move. Usually makes possible something no other move would accomplish.

A skilful move in a local fight.

a strong move within the context of a sequence of moves, but if you occupy a vital point, it's hard for the opponent to gain a good result no matter where he plays

a particularly fine move. Denoted "!" in the game diagram.

A tesuji (手筋) is a clever play, the best play in a local position, a skillful move, a special tactic in the game of Go or Shogi. Tesuji is derived from suji (筋), which means "line of play".