Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 World Chess Hall of Fame Inductees at a special ceremony featuring appearances by Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Nana Alexandria and WGM Irina Levitina. International Master Georgi Orlov and Nick Orlov will honor inductee WGM Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya.
In addition to Alexandria, Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya, and Levitina, we are honoring:
- Grandmaster (GM) Efim Geller – View Profile
- GM Robert Hübner – View Profile
- World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik – View Profile
- GM Fridrik Olafsson – View Profile
- GM Oscar Panno – View Profile
- GM Lev Polugaevsky – View Profile
- Women’s World Chess Champion Chen Zhu – View Profile
- WGM Nana Alexandria – View Profile
- WGM Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya – View Profile
- WGM Irina Levitina – View Profile
Representatives of the International Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, or FIDE) nominate and select new candidates for induction into the World Chess Hall of Fame. Members of the World Chess Hall of Fame are chosen for their total contribution to the sport. Players and others who have made an impact as authors, journalists, organizers, and in other ways are eligible for induction.
Event Details:
- Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct 29 – 5:00 PM.
- Location: The Zodiac Room at the Chase Park Plaza
- Complimentary valet, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres will be available before the ceremony.
RSVP deadline extended!
Please RSVP by emailing us at events@worldchesshof.org.Tuesday, Oct 29 – 5:00 pm
