US Chess Federation Recognitions Committee
The Recognitions Committee includes experts and researchers in chess history.
The objectives of the Hall of Fame include enhancing the knowledge of chess history and its place in culture, in accordance with the educational function of the Trust.

Dr. John McCrary (Chair)
ICM Frank Camaratta
NM Jonathan Crumiller
IM John Donaldson
John Hilbert
IA Randy Hough
Dr. Alexey Root
IA Sophia Rohde
GM Andy Soltis
Peter Tamburro
Fred Wilson
GM Soltis is a member of the US Chess Hall of Fame. Frank Camaratta, John Donaldson, and John McCrary are past Chairs of the Hall of Fame Committee.