I dreamt that I was playing chess with a friend. The game was nearing its end. Most of the figures were jammed in one corner of the board. And then my friend took one of my remaining pawns with his knight. I was quite surprised because the knight was now exposed to my queen. It was not guarded, either. Although I was quite eager to grab it, I first carefully examined all his pieces to make sure that the knight was free for taking. But then I woke up. I was most annoyed with myself for the wrong timing, for that unprotected knight was such a joy to take. I tried to go back to sleep for the crucial move, which would markedly change my chances in the game, but to no avail.