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.
Machgielis (Max) Euwe
inducted 2004
Paul Keres
inducted 2014
Jan Timman
inducted 2025
Vladimir Kramnik
inducted 2024
David Bronstein
inducted 2016
Lyudmila Rudenko
inducted 2015
Akiba Rubinstein
inducted 2019
Oscar Panno
inducted 2024
Richard Réti
inducted 2018
Howard Staunton
inducted 2016
Xie Jun
inducted 2019
Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024
