Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | PSC / Puregold International Chess ChallengePhilippines | 16–21 Nov 2015 | 5½/10 | 2515 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | Baku Open, 2015 – Group ABaku, Azerbaijan | 30 Sep – 8 Oct 2015 | 5/9 | 2428 | Certified ↗ | |
| IM | 8th MUMBAI MAYOR'S CUP INTERNATIONAL OPENMUMBAI, INDIA | 2–9 Jun 2015 | 5/10 | 2412 | Certified ↗ |