Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | IM-Turnier Graz 2010Graz, Austria | 28 Aug – 5 Sep 2010 | 6/9 | 2332 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Helmut-Kohls 2010 TournamentDortmund, Germany | 15–25 Jul 2010 | 5/9 | 2412 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Hogeschool Zeeland Chess Tournament 2009Vlissingen | 1–8 Aug 2009 | 6½/9 | 2293 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Deutsche Schachmeisterschaft 2009Saarbruecken (GER) | 6–14 Feb 2009 | 5/9 | 2429 | Certified ↗ |