Enterprise2001

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["Reed" and "Mayweather" are playing chess]

Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather:
You win in eight moves.

Alien inhabiting Lt. Reed:
You're really starting to get a feel for the game.

Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather:
32 pieces, 64 squares - it's not as if it's difficult. Total number of possible outcomes is limited.

Alien inhabiting Lt. Reed:
Ten to the 123rd power.

Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather:
That's what I mean. Chess is so predictable. I'm surprised anyone bothers to play it.