World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame honors the most legendary players, influential figures, and game-changing contributors from around the globe. These inductees have left an indelible mark on chess history, inspiring generations to come.
The World Chess Hall of Fame inductees are nominated by representatives of the World Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, FIDE).

Oscar Panno
inducted 2024

Efim Geller
inducted 2024

Vladimir Kramnik
inducted 2024

Robert Hübner
inducted 2024

Nana Alexandria
inducted 2024

Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024

Fridrik Olafsson
inducted 2024

Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya
inducted 2024

Irina Levitina
inducted 2024

Chen Zhu
inducted 2024

Wilhelm (William) Steinitz
inducted 1987 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)

Susan Polgar
inducted 2019 (U.S.) | 2023 (World)