Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 1st Memorial GM Milko BobotsovSofia, BUL | 15–22 Oct 2008 | 6½/9 | 2436 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | XVII Open Internacional Cidade Das BurgasSpain | 3–11 Jul 2008 | 7/9 | 2389 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 72-nd Bulgarian Chess Championship for menPlovdiv (BUL) | 14–28 Mar 2008 | 7½/10 | 2414 | Certified ↗ |