Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 1st Memorial GM Milko BobotsovSofia, BUL | 15–22 Oct 2008 | 8/9 | 2443 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Sofia ManSofia, BUL | 29 Nov 2006 | 9/11 | 2413 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Izmir International Open Chess TournamentIzmir, TUR | 8–19 Oct 2006 | 8/10 | 2438 | Certified ↗ |