Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | JeruChess Hannukah 2009 IMIsrael | 9–18 Dec 2009 | 6½/9 | 2318 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Jubilee Open Master 2009Switzerland | 9–15 Aug 2009 | 5½/9 | 2372 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Elitzur Winter 2009Israel | 19 Jan – 4 Feb 2009 | 6½/9 | 2315 | Certified ↗ |