Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | M.Botvinnik Memorial 2011 OpenSt. Peterburg, RUS | 12–20 Aug 2011 | 7/9 | 2429 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Czech Open 2008 Chladek & Tintera OpenPardubice (CZE) | 18–26 Jul 2008 | 6½/9 | 2451 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 19ème open international de CappelleCappelle-la-Grande, France | 22 Feb – 1 Mar 2003 | 7/9 | 2387 | Certified ↗ |