its normal
I accidentally imagine chess scenarios while I'm trying to sleep

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It also freaks me out that they are oddly specific, like for example, a pawn fork winning the queen, its really weird.

I think that when someone gets somewhat into chess, the complexity takes over their mind, and thats why this happens. I think most chess players have this, so yes. it is normal

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It happens to me al the time, i go to bed after i play chess for a while and my head is swimming with chess tactics.
Is this normal, am I obsessed, or a future grandmaster? I require help.
same i do it a lot
Is this normal, am I obsessed, or a future grandmaster? I require help.