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
Miguel Najdorf
inducted 2021
Viktor Korchnoi
inducted 2017
Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Irving Chernev
inducted 2007
Pal Benko
inducted 1993
Elizaveta (Elizabeth) Bykova
inducted 2013
Reuben Fine
inducted 1986
Frank J. Marshall
inducted 1986
Donald Byrne
inducted 2003
Alla Kushnir
inducted 2017
Edmar Mednis
inducted 2000
Larry Christiansen
inducted 2008