先せん手て必ひっ勝しょうMeaningsExpression1. victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm (Yojijukugo)Kanji used先before (timewise)手hand必certainly勝winPitch accentせんてひっしょうComposed of先せん手てmoving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiativeNoun必ひっ勝しょうcertain victoryNoun