If you had a dream that at the end of a chess game you checkmate, in real life you will be the winner of the very delicate situation. If you dream you hear a select mat, then you should be prepared for, that you expect a lot of trouble and frustration.
Trying to solve a math problem can mean:
There's a real-life problem or challenge on your mind
You're in the mood for problem solving and mental challenges
You're feeling stressed
You were doing math earlier that day and your subconscious mind is continuing that mode
You're worried about an upcoming math test or other event
Dream
Activities like this can also mean that you're feeling some extra
Energy during the dream state, or that you're having a Toxic Dream.