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
Alexander Shabalov
inducted 2015
Carl Schlechter
inducted 2015
James Tarjan
inducted 2022
Charles Henry Stanley
inducted 2024
Paula Kalmar-Wolf
inducted 2017
Arthur William Dake
inducted 1991
Kira Zvorykina
inducted 2018
Andrew (Andy) Soltis
inducted 2011
Burt Hochberg
inducted 2009
Lisa Lane
inducted 2023
Mark Taimanov
inducted 2019
Bent Larsen
inducted 2023