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.

Abraham Kupchik
inducted 2014

Jacqueline Piatigorsky
inducted 2014

Alex Onischuk
inducted 2018

Bill Goichberg
inducted 2018

William Lombardy
inducted 2019

Max Judd
inducted 2019

James Sherwin
inducted 2021

Frank Brady
inducted 2021

Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield
inducted 2020

Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020

John Watson
inducted 2022

Daniel Willard Fiske
inducted 2022