Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | June 2009 IntlEkaterinburg, RUS | 6–13 Jun 2009 | 7½/10 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | February 2009 ITEkaterinburg, RUS | 25 Feb – 5 Mar 2009 | 6½/9 | Certified ↗ | ||
| IM | Cup Major Pit-Yah2006 location: Khanty-Mansiysk | 17–25 May 2006 | 6/9 | Certified ↗ |