Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | Helmut-Kohls-2011 TournamentDortmund (GER) | 21–31 Jul 2011 | 6½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | Schaakfestival Groningen 2010 Open AGro ningen (NED) | 21–30 Dec 2010 | 6½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | BDO Premier TournamentHaarlem (NED) | 21–29 Aug 2010 | 6/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | Atlantistoernooi 2009 MeestertienkampGroningen (NED) | 3–11 Jul 2009 | 7½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | 25-e Open International de Cappelle-la-GrandeCappella La Grande/France | 28 Feb – 7 Mar 2009 | 5½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | Batavia AmsterdamAmstyerdam (NED) | 11–20 Feb 2009 | 6/9 | Certified ↗ |