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
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Arpad Emrick Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Boris Spassky
inducted 2003
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
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Machgielis (Max) Euwe
inducted 2004
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
