| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The world's top chess player since 2011, he quit a tournament in New York City on Dec.27 after being told his blue jeans violated the dress code; he and his jeans returned when officials relented | ||
| World Chess Champion from 2013 to 2023 | LA Times Daily | 27 Apr 2024 |
| The current world chess champion | The Times Specialist Sunday | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Norwegian chess grandmaster | Thomas Joseph | 08 Feb 2019 |
| Norwegian chess grandmaster who is the current World Chess Champion and earned his grandmaster title when he was only 13: 2 wds. |