In July 2014, he played in the Barbera del Valles, where he tied for fourth place and earned his final IM norm.[2]
In August 2014, he played in the Badalona Open, where he finished 9th. Previously, he had achieved IM norms in all five tournaments he played in the Catalan circuit, a GM norm in Sant Marti, and winning the Sitges Open.[3]