Grandmaster Gulruhbegim Tohirjonova, who previously played for the US national team, has returned to Uzbekistan’s national team. After negotiations, she agreed to compete under the Uzbek flag again. During a press conference, she explained the reason for her return.For reference, Tohirjonova was the top-ranked player of the US women's team. In 2023, she was recognized as the "Best Female Chess Player of the Year" in the US. In previous tournaments, although the US and Uzbekistan teams faced each other, she did not play against Uzbek chess players.