World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame honors the most legendary chess players, influential figures, and innovative contributors from around the globe whose profound impact has shaped chess history and inspired generations. Representatives of the World Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, FIDE) select a new class of inductees each year, recognizing unparalleled global achievement in chess.
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
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
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004
Tigran Petrosian
inducted 2003
Vera Menchik
inducted 2011