US Chess Hall of Fame
From pioneers of the game to world champions, the US Chess Hall of Fame celebrates the players, coaches, and contributors who have shaped American chess history. Explore the legacy of those who made their mark on the 64 squares.
Each year, the US Chess Federation Recognitions Committee reviews Hall of Fame nominations, which are approved by the US Chess Trust and celebrated in an induction ceremony at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St Louis, Missouri, United States.

Benjamin Franklin
inducted 1999

Anatoly Lein
inducted 2004

Leonid Shamkovich
inducted 2004

Lev Alburt
inducted 2003

Walter Shawn Browne
inducted 2003

Donald Byrne
inducted 2003

Nick E. de Firmian
inducted 2008

Joel Benjamin
inducted 2008

Jeremy Gaige
inducted 2007

Irving Chernev
inducted 2007

Yasser Seirawan
inducted 2006

Jackson W. Showalter
inducted 2010