Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 9th European Individual Championship for MenPlovdiv, BUL | 21 Apr – 2 May 2008 | 6½/10 | 2518 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 11° Hogeschool ZeelandVlissingen, The Netherlands | 4–11 Aug 2007 | 6½/9 | 2452 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | French Team Chpt - Top 16France | 3 Feb – 7 May 2006 | 8/11 | 2428 | Certified ↗ |