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
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Yasser Seirawan
inducted 2006
Miguel Najdorf
inducted 2021
Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Viktor Korchnoi
inducted 2017
Pal Benko
inducted 1993
Frank J. Marshall
inducted 1986
Elizaveta (Elizabeth) Bykova
inducted 2013
Donald Byrne
inducted 2003
Alla Kushnir
inducted 2017
Edmar Mednis
inducted 2000
Reuben Fine
inducted 1986
Edward Lasker
inducted 2017
