Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 21st Chess Metropolitan FIDE InvitationalLos Angeles, USA | 3–7 Aug 2012 | 6/9 | 2481 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 13th Chess Metropolitan FIDE Invitational - GMLos Angeles, USA | 7–11 Dec 2011 | 6½/9 | 2446 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Los Angeles InternationalLos Angeles, USA | 18–26 Aug 2003 | 6/9 | 2477 | Certified ↗ |