This list highlights those who made progress over their past results.
The order is based on how much their rating has increased in this event.
| Name | School | Section | Pre-Rating | Past-Rating | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayur Bhakta | All Open | 1202 | 1296 | +94 | |
| Varun Garg | UTSA | All U1200 | 1100 | 1169 | +69 |
| Alexander Rodriguez | GHNO | All Open | 1400 | 1448 | +48 |
| Urtaj Singh | All Open | 1200 | 1245 | +45 |