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)
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Richard Réti
inducted 2018
Diane Savereide
inducted 2010
Al Horowitz
inducted 1989
Howard Staunton
inducted 2016
Frank Brady
inducted 2021
Hans Berliner
inducted 1990
John (Jack) W. Collins
inducted 1991
Sam Loyd
inducted 1987
Xie Jun
inducted 2019
Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024
Vasily Smyslov
inducted 2003
Nick E. de Firmian
inducted 2008
