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)
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Emrick Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
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)
Susan Polgar
inducted 2019 (U.S.) | 2023 (World)
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Gata Kamsky
inducted 2016
Burt Hochberg
inducted 2009
Arthur Bernard Bisguier
inducted 1994
