Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | London Chess Classic - OpenLondon (England) | 3–11 Dec 2011 | 6½/9 | 2325 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | International Chess Festival Biel (SUI)Switzerland | 18–29 Jul 2011 | 5½/9 | 2416 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Gibraltar Chess Festival MastersGibraltar (England) | 25 Jan – 3 Feb 2011 | 5½/10 | 2419 | Certified ↗ |