State To Go After Hoboken Geeks, Dorks

A chess club run by a local Hoboken man is under attack from an irrate mother who thinks the club is more of a camp, and therefore should be licensed by the state. This of course never stopped her from writing a check and dropping her kid off.

The club has been successful at turning out winners-- the top three students have 45 wins in state tournaments. And the city has been supportive, dedicating chess tables in local parks.

Of course for a town with a reputation as a post fraternity night spot with more bars than bookstores, is it any surprise the pocket protector wearing crowd is getting picked on?

Hoboken Chess Club