Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 2nd New York InternationalNew York, New York | 19–23 Jun 2009 | 6/9 | 2486 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | FIDE SwissOakland, USA | 16–23 Dec 2006 | 7½/10 | 2411 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | IBAR InvitationalSanta Monica, California USA | 23–27 Feb 2005 | 6½ | 2436 | Certified ↗ |