Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 11 Dubai Open - 2009Dubai | 26 Apr – 4 May 2009 | 6½/9 | 2488 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | XXXIV Open Int. d'Escacs "Ciuatat de Badalona"Badalona,Spain | 1–9 Aug 2008 | 7½/9 | 2407 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Canadian Open International Chess TournamentEdmonton, Canada | 9–17 Jul 2005 | 7/10 | 2389 | Certified ↗ |