Phalanx's Chess-Related Sounds
(includes words of praise, threats, and admissions of defeat) 

WarGames
Shall we play a game?          Excellent!
Which side do you want?        Fine.
Wouldn't you prefer a good game of chess?
Sorry to hear that professor.


Star Wars
Indeed, you are powerful.      Impressive!
Your skills are complete.      Don't make me destroy you!
...R2, let the Wookie win.     I have you now!
It is pointless to resist.     Yes, my master.
...I was but the learner, now I am the master.
If you will not fight,... meet your destiny!
You should not have come back.


Doctor Who
...chess exposes the limitations of the machine mind.
What? Machine mind computes mate in six... Rubbish!
Affirmative, 'check' master.        BQ6, KB4, QN6
Your move, master... Don't flash your eyes at me!
Wrong square... Really, are you sure? Affirmative.
Now where were we? Mate in six... Oh, be quiet K9!
As soon as I've..., we'll finish that game of chess.


2001: A Space Odyssey
Would you like to play a game of chess...?
I'm ready for my first lesson.
Just what do you think you're doing?      I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.
Thank you for a very enjoyable game.
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phalanx (fá-langks, fal-angks) n.  1. In ancient Greece, a marching
order of heavy infantry with close ranks and files.  2. Any massed or
compact body or corps.  3. In chess, a group of pawns either advancing
as an attacking force or standing side by side poised to advance.

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