Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | M.Chigorin Memorial 2012St.Petersburg, RUS | 27 Oct – 4 Nov 2012 | 6/9 | 2512 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Aeroflot Open 2012 BMoscow, RUS | 7–15 Feb 2012 | 6/9 | 2499 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Aeroflot Open 2011 BMoscow, RUS | 8–16 Feb 2011 | 6/9 | 2475 | Certified ↗ |