Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 7 BelGU Rector Cup A tmntBelgorod, RUS | 9–16 Mar 2011 | 7/9 | 2402 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Marienbad Open 2011 - GM - A1Marianske Lazne, CZE | 15–22 Jan 2011 | 6½/9 | 2441 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Aeroflot open 2007 Tournament A2Moscow, RUS | 13–22 Feb 2007 | 7/9 | 2508 | Certified ↗ |