# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ocala Summer Classic 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocala/ocala-summer-classic-2026/200030229059549
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030229059549?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ocala-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ocala
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hospice of Marion County, Inc.
- **lat**: 29.154099834125
- **long**: -82.176999862063
- **full address**: Hospice of Marion County, Inc., 3231 SW 34th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-8489, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ocala Summer Classic 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ffc3eb91a1e5cca91957743b3e8e4d208848429e27e281c48f0a667b894f68df-rimg-w603-h400-dc080808-gmir?v=1786266621

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ocala Summer Classic 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Ocala Summer Classic 2026 takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Hospice of Marion County, Inc., 3231 SW 34th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-8489, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ocala Summer Classic 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ocala, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ocala Summer Classic 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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