About Gukesh Dommaraju
Gukesh Dommaraju, known simply as Gukesh, became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history in December 2024, at 18, defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. Earlier that year he won the Candidates Tournament and led India to gold at the Chess Olympiad.
Gukesh Dommaraju quick facts
- Born: 29 May 2006, Chennai
- Sport: Chess
- Title: World Chess Champion (2024)
- Candidates: Winner, 2024
- Olympiad: Gold (team and individual), 2024
- Honours: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2025)
Early life and background
Gukesh grew up in Chennai, where his father is a surgeon and mother a microbiologist. He became one of the youngest grandmasters in history at 12.
Career highlights
He climbed the world rankings rapidly, won the 2024 Candidates, starred at the Olympiad and then won the world title, becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to hold it.
Major achievements
- World Chess Champion – 2024 (youngest undisputed)
- Candidates Tournament winner – 2024
- Chess Olympiad gold – 2024
- Grandmaster at age 12
Honours
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2025)
Audience and brand fit
Chess champions suit education, edtech, technology, banking and premium brands, and are excellent for corporate talks on strategy, focus and decision-making.
Book Gukesh Dommaraju through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Gukesh Dommaraju? CelebrityHai can approach Gukesh’s team for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Tell us about the campaign or event, the timeline and the budget range, and we will confirm availability, negotiate terms and manage the paperwork and the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Gukesh Dommaraju for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Gukesh’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Gukesh Dommaraju available for brand endorsements?
Gukesh considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Gukesh Dommaraju work in?
English, Tamil, Telugu.
Can Gukesh Dommaraju speak at a corporate or school event?
Gukesh can be approached for motivational talks, award ceremonies, fireside chats and sports events, subject to training and competition schedules. Share your format and audience and we will check feasibility with their team.
Available for
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Motivational Talk
- Corporate Event
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Gukesh Dommaraju’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
