Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 3rd Annual Fall International Chess FestivalDearborn, Michigan, USA | 23–27 Oct 2013 | 6/9 | 2488 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Limpedea Cup - 3rd EditionBaia Sprie, Romania | 23 May – 2 Jun 2011 | 7½/10 | 2456 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 33rd Bulgarian Open Chess Championship 2011Plovdiv (BUL) | 30 Jan – 6 Feb 2011 | 7/9 | 2386 | Certified ↗ |