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
Olga Rubtsova
inducted 2015
Maya Chiburdanidze
inducted 2014
Paul Keres
inducted 2014
Mikhail Chigorin (Tchigorin)
inducted 2013
Vera Menchik
inducted 2011
Elizaveta (Elizabeth) Bykova
inducted 2013
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Siegbert Tarrasch
inducted 2008
Frank J. Marshall
inducted 1986
Reuben Fine
inducted 1986
George Koltanowski
inducted 1986
Paula Kalmar-Wolf
inducted 2017
