> So in this, I am quite perplexed by what my unconscious, and by what God might have been trying to tell me in such a dream. I know the chessboard imagery evidently arose out of our discussions here on Rinkworks. But overall, in Byron's words... What does all this really mean?

I'd say it means you've had religious quandries and chess on the brain lately. :-) Personally, I don't believe God talks to people (any more) through dreams and visions -- I believe he talks to us through the Bible. And, in an indirect sort of way, through other Christians, who may appear in one's life at opportune times with the answers that are sought. *shrug* I believe dreams and visions are no longer used by God now that the Bible is available to us. So my supposition about your dream is just that it was merely that.

By the way, do you know where I could buy such a board? If I ever get enough money to start collecting, I think I'd want that one.