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
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Oscar Panno
inducted 2024
Hans Berliner
inducted 1990
Richard Réti
inducted 2018
Howard Staunton
inducted 2016
James Sherwin
inducted 2021
Frank Brady
inducted 2021
Xie Jun
inducted 2019
Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024
Lev Alburt
inducted 2003
John (Jack) W. Collins
inducted 1991
Anatoly Lein
inducted 2004
Nick E. de Firmian
inducted 2008
