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)
