Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | M.Chigorin Memorial 2009St.Petersburg, RUS | 16–24 Oct 2009 | /9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | GM-Intl tmntSaratos, RUS | 7–15 Aug 2006 | 6½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| GM | 3. Mukhamedzianor Mem. 2006 GMNab. Cheiny, RUS | 10–18 Jun 2006 | 8/11 | Certified ↗ |