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)
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Vlastimil Hort
inducted 2025
Arnold Sheldon Denker
inducted 1992
Nick E. de Firmian
inducted 2008
Sam Loyd
inducted 1987
Vasily Smyslov
inducted 2003
Olga Rubtsova
inducted 2015
Herman Steiner
inducted 2010
Jackson W. Showalter
inducted 2010
Nana Alexandria
inducted 2024
Efim Geller
inducted 2024
Sonja Graf-Stevenson
inducted 2016
Gregory Kaidanov
inducted 2013
