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.