Florencio Campomanes

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Florencio Campomanes's greatest achievement was his 13-year presidency of FIDE, during which he worked to globalize chess and bring it to developing nations. He was a trailblazer for Filipino chess, and his leadership helped professionalize the sport. His later poker success, including winning the APPT Manila Main Event at age 92, made him a record-breaking figure in the poker world, proving that strategic thinking knows no age limit.

AwardsCampomanes received several honors during his lifetime, primarily for his contributions to chess. He was awarded the title of Honorary Member of the Philippine Chess Federation and received a lifetime achievement award from the Asian Chess Federation. In 1995, upon stepping down as FIDE president, he was given the title of Honorary President of FIDE. His poker achievements were also recognized, though he did not receive formal awards for them.

Honours & Distinctions

Honorary President of FIDE

FIDE·1995

Awarded upon his retirement as president, recognizing his 13 years of service.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Asian Chess Federation·1995

Honored for his contributions to chess in Asia.

Records & Feats

Oldest player to win a major poker tournament

Poker·2019

At age 92, Campomanes won the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event, becoming the oldest player to win a major poker tournament.

First Filipino to win an APPT Main Event

Poker·2019

His victory in the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event made him the first Filipino champion in the tour's history.