Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | Nakhchivan Open 2016, Group ANakhchivan, AZE | 10–18 May 2016 | 6/9 | 2390 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | AZE Ch (men) 2015Baku, AZE | 15–23 Mar 2016 | 6½/9 | 2410 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Baku Open 2015 ABaku, AZE | 30 Aug – 8 Oct 2015 | 5/9 | Certified ↗ |