Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | III Torneo Internacional Porto MannuItalia/Porto Mannu | 16–23 May 2009 | 6/9 | 2486 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Reykjavik Open 2009Reykjavik, Iceland | 24 Mar – 1 Apr 2009 | 6½/9 | 2495 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Scaccomatto 2008Torino, Italy | 1–8 Dec 2008 | 7/9 | 2395 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 8th Open International RohdeSautron, France | 25 Oct – 1 Nov 2008 | 7½/9 | 2453 | Certified ↗ |