Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | Vienna Open Championship 2011Vienna, AUT | 21 Aug 2011 | 7/9 | 2386 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Moscow Open 2010 AMoscow, RUS | 30 Jan – 7 Feb 2010 | 5½/9 | 2543 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 13.Offene Internat.Bayerische MeisterschaftBad Wiessee (GER) | 31 Oct – 8 Nov 2009 | 7/9 | 2389 | Certified ↗ |