Name: Ocala Summer Classic 2026  
Desc: 2026 Ocala Summer Classic August 8th - 9th The Elliot Center (at Hospice of Marion County) 3231 S.W. 34th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 5 Rounds at G/90, d5 4 Sections (Open, U2000, U1600, U1200) (Prizes based on 70 entries) Open: $500 - $250 - $125 (Trophies Top 3) 1st Place Guaranteed U2000: $500 - $250 - $125 (Trophies Top 3) – U1800 $100 U1600: $500 - $250 - $125 (Trophies Top 3) – U1400 $100 U1200: $500 - $250 - $125 (Trophies Top 3) - U1000 $100 Unrated not eligible for Under Prizes & Limited to $100 except in Open section EF: $75 (7/24 thru 8/7 $90) $100 day of tournament Reg. ends ½ hour before 1st round. Free Entry for GM, WGM, IM, WIM ($75 deducted from any prizes won) Cash Only on-site Sat Rounds 1 thru 3: 9 am, 2pm & 6pm Sun Rounds 4 thru 5: 9am & 1pm ½ point byes if requested before round 2; Maximum 2 Send Registration and Check payable to Ocala Chess Club c/o Bruce Walther P.O. Box 5675 Ocala, FL 34478 Please include Name, USCF ID#, Section, Rating & Contact Info Online Registration: www.chessregister.com Hotel: Equus Inn 3434 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL Phone: 352-854-3200 Rates: 2 Queen Standard $99 | 2 Queen Suite $109 | King Standard $95 | King Suite $109 (additional taxes not included) Mention Ocala Summer Classic 8/7/26 - 8/9/26 or go to the Equus Inn Registration website online (Cut Off Date 7/24) Info: Bruce Walther 352-304-2616 or sk8nmaniacb@aol.com USCF Membership Required – Bring Set, Board and Clock
Location: The Elliot Center (at Hospice of Marion County) | 3231 S.W. 34th Ave., Ocala, FL, 34474
Starts: Saturday 08 Aug 2026
Ends: Sunday 09 Aug 2026
Reg Ends: Friday 07 Aug 2026 9:00PM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name: Ocala Chess Club
Organizer eMail: sk8nmaniacb@aol.com