Crossword puzzle clue "chess closer"

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

"Come closer ..." closer

Gets closer and closer

Chess closer

Chess expert's requirement for attending a chess tournament?

" . . . closer than ___": Proverb 18:24

Closer to being right?

What swing state viewers might experience as the presidential election draws closer, punnily, or a possible title for this week's puzzle?