Crossword puzzle clue "action in a chess match"

Artist and chess player who said "While all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists"

Action in a chess match

It doesn't convey ferocious fuel-burning action, action, action! when it's regular-sized

Chess expert's requirement for attending a chess tournament?

Chess-match offensive

It's often the second piece moved in a chess match

Singer at the chess match?

Writer at the chess match?