About R. Praggnanandhaa
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, “Pragg” to fans, is one of the brightest stars of the Indian chess boom. A grandmaster at 12, he reached the final of the 2023 FIDE World Cup against Magnus Carlsen, won the Tata Steel Masters in 2025 and was part of India’s Olympiad-winning team in 2024.
R. Praggnanandhaa quick facts
- Born: 10 August 2005, Chennai
- Sport: Chess
- Highlight: FIDE World Cup finalist 2023
- Titles: Tata Steel Masters 2025
- Family: Brother of grandmaster R. Vaishali
Early life and background
Pragg took up chess after watching his elder sister Vaishali play and quickly became a child prodigy.
Career highlights
He has beaten Magnus Carlsen in online and classical play, qualified for the Candidates Tournament, won gold at the 2024 Olympiad and climbed into the world’s top ten.
Major achievements
- FIDE World Cup finalist – 2023
- Tata Steel Masters winner – 2025
- Chess Olympiad gold – 2024
- Grandmaster at 12
Honours
- Arjuna Award
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. Pragg and Vaishali are also ideal for sibling and family campaigns.
Book R. Praggnanandhaa through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with R. Praggnanandhaa? CelebrityHai can approach Pragg’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 R. Praggnanandhaa for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Pragg’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is R. Praggnanandhaa available for brand endorsements?
Pragg 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 R. Praggnanandhaa work in?
English, Tamil.
Can R. Praggnanandhaa speak at a corporate or school event?
Pragg 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; R. Praggnanandhaa’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.
