The Halls of Fame
Discover the legends of chess who have left a lasting impact on the game. The World Chess Hall of Fame and the US Chess Hall of Fame honor players, pioneers, and contributors whose achievements have shaped chess history. Explore the remarkable individuals inducted into these prestigious halls by visiting the US Chess Hall of Fame and the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Trending Inductees
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Emrick Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
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
Chen Zhu
inducted 2024
Charles Henry Stanley
inducted 2024
Wilhelm (William) Steinitz
inducted 1987 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
