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
Harry Nelson Pillsbury
inducted 1986
Gisela K. Gresser
inducted 1992
Lyudmila Rudenko
inducted 2015
Mona May Karff
inducted 2013
Bruce Pandolfini
inducted 2025
Fred Reinfeld
inducted 1996
Alex Onischuk
inducted 2018
Akiba Rubinstein
inducted 2019
Irina Krush
inducted 2025
John Fedorowicz
inducted 2009
Howard Staunton
inducted 2016
Al Horowitz
inducted 1989
