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.
Efim Geller
inducted 2024
Lev Polugaevsky
inducted 2024
Xie Jun
inducted 2019
Johannes Zukertort
inducted 2016
Olga Rubtsova
inducted 2015
Vlastimil Hort
inducted 2025
Sonja Graf-Stevenson
inducted 2016
Fridrik Olafsson
inducted 2024
Robert Hübner
inducted 2024
Siegbert Tarrasch
inducted 2008
Mikhail Chigorin (Tchigorin)
inducted 2013
Irina Levitina
inducted 2024
