Scottish Junior Chess (from their facebook page)

[Derek Howie]

Derek,

I think you will find that options...

2/ Create your own grading system. (could be an interesting maths lesson!)

and

4/ Enjoy playing chess as before but don't grade games.

don't on the face of it appear to require any money at all.

I didn't treat them as serious. You're suggesting that each organisation/school/school district have their own grading system or junior chess doesn't get graded, neither of which should be treated as options.

There are organisers who do get paid and it would seem reasonable for a part of that fee to be used for ChessScotland grading.

And I guess we all know you're trying to have a go at Michael Hanley (again). i-)

The issue of whether junior chess is graded and whether there are charges is a serious subject and the childish attitudes and personal vendettas (on both sides) do nothing to enhance junior chess.