D Gukesh, the chess prodigy from Chennai, has become the youngest challenger to the world title following his victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto. Upon his arrival at the airport, Gukesh was met with an enthusiastic reception from hundreds of students from his school, Velammal Vidyalaya, as well as a large general crowd. The 17-year-old was garlanded and escorted safely by the police amidst jubilant cheers. Gukesh expressed his happiness at the homecoming, acknowledging the support and role played by his family, coach, friends, and school in his triumph.