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.
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Siegbert Tarrasch
inducted 2008
Paula Kalmar-Wolf
inducted 2017
Viktor Korchnoi
inducted 2017
Alla Kushnir
inducted 2017
David Bronstein
inducted 2016
Howard Staunton
inducted 2016
Johannes Zukertort
inducted 2016
Sonja Graf-Stevenson
inducted 2016
Richard Réti
inducted 2018
Kira Zvorykina
inducted 2018
Aron Nimzowitsch
inducted 2018
