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