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
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Tigran Petrosian
inducted 2003
Vera Menchik
inducted 2011
Emanuel Lasker
inducted 2001
Wilhelm (William) Steinitz
inducted 1987 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Boris Spassky
inducted 2003
Mikhail Botvinnik
inducted 2003
Benjamin Franklin
inducted 1999
Pia Cramling
inducted 2025
Maurice Ashley
inducted 2016
Samuel Herman Reshevsky
inducted 1986
Yasser Seirawan
inducted 2006
Susan Polgar
inducted 2019 (U.S.) | 2023 (World)