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