FIDE Norm Tournaments

Opportunities to earn FIDE title norms through our organized events

About Norm Tournaments

FIDE norm tournaments are special events where players can earn title norms required for FIDE titles like Grandmaster (GM), International Master (IM), Woman Grandmaster (WGM), and more.

SPM Chess Academy organizes several norm tournaments each year, providing our students with opportunities to achieve their title goals in a supportive environment.

Upcoming Norm Tournaments

Check out our schedule of upcoming events where you can earn FIDE title norms:

SPM Grandmaster Norm

GM Norm
Dates: June 15-25, 2025
Location: Kolkata, India
Format: 9-round Round Robin
Avg Rating: 2380+
Entry Fee: ₹12,000

SPM IM Norm Festival

IM Norm
Dates: August 5-15, 2025
Location: Kolkata, India
Format: 10-round Swiss
Avg Rating: 2230+
Entry Fee: ₹8,000

SPM Women's GM Norm

WGM Norm
Dates: October 10-20, 2025
Location: Kolkata, India
Format: 9-round Round Robin
Avg Rating: 2250+
Entry Fee: ₹10,000

Registration Information

Early registration is recommended as norm tournaments have limited spots. Contact us for special arrangements for academy students. Discounts available for multiple tournament entries.

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Norm Requirements

To earn a norm in one of our tournaments, you'll need to meet these general requirements:

GM Norm Requirements

  • Performance Rating ≥ 2600
  • Minimum 9 games
  • At least 3 GMs as opponents
  • ≥50% opponents must be titled
  • Score ≥70% against 2380+ avg

IM Norm Requirements

  • Performance Rating ≥ 2450
  • Minimum 9 games
  • At least 3 IMs/GMs as opponents
  • ≥50% opponents must be ≥2200
  • Score ≥70% against 2230+ avg

WGM Norm Requirements

  • Performance Rating ≥ 2400
  • Minimum 9 games
  • At least 3 WGMs/IMs/GMs
  • ≥50% opponents must be ≥2150
  • Score ≥70% against 2250+ avg

Our coaches can help you prepare specifically for norm tournaments, with training focused on the level of play required to achieve norms.

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Why Choose Our Norm Tournaments?

SPM Chess Academy norm tournaments offer unique advantages for aspiring titled players:

Success Stories

In 2024 alone, our tournaments produced 3 GM norms, 7 IM norms, and 2 WGM norms. Many of our academy students have earned their first norms in our events.

Meet Our Norm Achievers