Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | IM-Intl tmntChern, Russia | 17–25 Mar 2012 | 9/12 | 2296 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | GM-Intl 2011 tmntBogoroditsk, Russia | 12–20 Dec 2011 | 7/12 | 2394 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Memorial K.Novikov IM-Intl tmntTula, Russia | 1–7 Oct 2011 | 8½/12 | 2303 | Certified ↗ |