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
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
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 Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Machgielis (Max) Euwe
inducted 2004
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
Boris Spassky
inducted 2003
Vasily Smyslov
inducted 2003
Tigran Petrosian
inducted 2003
Mikhail Botvinnik
inducted 2003
Emanuel Lasker
inducted 2001
Carl Schlechter
inducted 2015
Lyudmila Rudenko
inducted 2015
