Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | Victory Day 2011 A GMMoscow, RUS | 8 May 2011 | 6½/9 | 2445 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | World Chess Tour - 7. GM-TmntMoscow, RUS | 22 Jul 2010 | 7/9 | 2389 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Moscow Open 2010 AMoscow, RUS | 30 Jan – 7 Feb 2010 | 5½/9 | 2554 | Certified ↗ |