Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | Schaakfestival Groningen 2009 Open A (Groningen (NED) | 21–30 Dec 2009 | 5½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | Dutch Team Competition, MeesterVarious (NED) | 27 Sep 2008 – 10 May 2009 | 5½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | X Open Internacional de SantsBarcelona (ESP) | 22–31 Aug 2008 | 7/10 | Certified ↗ |