Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | V.Dordzhiev Memorial 2011 AElista | 26–30 Apr 2011 | 7/9 | 2396 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Dombai cup 2010 ADombai | 21–29 Dec 2010 | 7/9 | 2391 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Stanitsa WinterStanitsa Luganskaya, Ukraine | 16–20 Dec 2010 | 7/9 | 2384 | Certified ↗ |