honoring the masters of chess
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
US Hall of Fame
World Chess hall of fame
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
World Chess hall of fame
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
World Chess hall of fame
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
World Chess hall of fame
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
World Chess hall of fame
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
US Hall of Fame
World Chess hall of fame
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
World Chess hall of fame
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
World Chess hall of fame
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
World Chess hall of fame
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
US Hall of Fame
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
World Chess hall of fame
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
US Hall of Fame
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
