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)
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Elo
inducted 1988
Mikhail Chigorin (Tchigorin)
inducted 2013
Kira Zvorykina
inducted 2018
Irina Levitina
inducted 2024
Andrew (Andy) Soltis
inducted 2011
Arthur William Dake
inducted 1991
Carl Schlechter
inducted 2015
Robert E. Byrne
inducted 1994
Charles Henry Stanley
inducted 2024
Paula Kalmar-Wolf
inducted 2017
Abraham Kupchik
inducted 2014
Burt Hochberg
inducted 2009
Lisa Lane
inducted 2023
