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
Walter Shawn Browne
inducted 2003
George Henry Mackenzie
inducted 1992
Edmund Edmondson, Jr.
inducted 1995
Siegbert Tarrasch
inducted 2008
Alexander Shabalov
inducted 2015
Fridrik Olafsson
inducted 2024
Arthur Bernard Bisguier
inducted 1994
Gata Kamsky
inducted 2016
Larry Melvyn Evans
inducted 1994
Robert Hübner
inducted 2024
James Tarjan
inducted 2022
Lubomir Kavalek
inducted 2001
