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
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Robert Hübner
inducted 2024
Edmund Edmondson, Jr.
inducted 1995
Gata Kamsky
inducted 2016
Gregory Kaidanov
inducted 2013
Arthur Bernard Bisguier
inducted 1994
Siegbert Tarrasch
inducted 2008
George Henry Mackenzie
inducted 1992
Larry Melvyn Evans
inducted 1994
Walter Shawn Browne
inducted 2003
Mikhail Chigorin (Tchigorin)
inducted 2013
Irina Levitina
inducted 2024
Lubomir Kavalek
inducted 2001