Source: Tafsir al-Ahlam al-Kabir (Ibn Sirin)
Chess in a dream is dispute, argument, and false speech. Playing it indicates disputing with a foolish man.
Source: Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam (Al-Nabulsi)
Chess indicates travel, war, or planning matters.
Source: Al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat (Ibn Shahin)
Chess is interpreted as worry. Whoever sees himself play it is disputing.