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
Sam Loyd
inducted 1987
Arnold Sheldon Denker
inducted 1992
Johannes Zukertort
inducted 2016
Vasily Smyslov
inducted 2003
Vlastimil Hort
inducted 2025
Nana Alexandria
inducted 2024
Herman Steiner
inducted 2010
Jackson W. Showalter
inducted 2010
Efim Geller
inducted 2024
Olga Rubtsova
inducted 2015
Sonja Graf-Stevenson
inducted 2016
Walter Shawn Browne
inducted 2003
