Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 13e Neckar Open – Group ADeizisau (GER) | 9–13 Apr 2009 | 6½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | Schaakfestival Groningen 2008 Open AGroningen, NED | 21–30 Dec 2008 | 7/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | Dutch Team Competition, MeesterVarious (NED) | 27 Sep 2008 – 10 May 2009 | 6/9 | Certified ↗ |