World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame honors the most legendary chess players, influential figures, and innovative contributors from around the globe whose profound impact has shaped chess history and inspired generations. Representatives of the World Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, FIDE) select a new class of inductees each year, recognizing unparalleled global achievement in chess.
Jan Timman
inducted 2025
Vlastimil Hort
inducted 2025
Pia Cramling
inducted 2025
Oscar Panno
inducted 2024
Efim Geller
inducted 2024
Vladimir Kramnik
inducted 2024
Robert Hübner
inducted 2024
Nana Alexandria
inducted 2024
Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024
Fridrik Olafsson
inducted 2024
Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya
inducted 2024
Irina Levitina
inducted 2024
