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
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
John Watson
inducted 2022
Leonid Shamkovich
inducted 2004
Bill Goichberg
inducted 2018
Lajos Portisch
inducted 2023
Daniel Willard Fiske
inducted 2022
William Lombardy
inducted 2019
Max Judd
inducted 2019
William Shinkman
inducted 2023
Montgomery Major
inducted 2026
Boris Gelfand
inducted 2026
Alexandra Kosteniuk
inducted 2026
Vasyl Ivanchuk
inducted 2026
