sofapop
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Chess on your TV: one on one, moving from your phone
Chess for the living room: the board is big on the TV and each player moves from their phone. The first two in the room play white and black, and everyone else watches. Free, in the browser, no sign-up.
How to play on sofapop
- The first two in the room play; the rest watch
- Tap your piece, then a highlighted square
- Checkmate wins
What makes it different
Tap your piece and your phone highlights the legal moves: great for learning. Full rules are in: castling, en passant and promotion. Playing alone? The TV takes black at a gentle level. Each move has a 2-minute limit so games don’t drag on.
How to start
- Open sofapop.tv in your TV’s browser (or on a computer connected to it) and press “Create room”.
- Each player scans the QR code with their phone, or goes to sofapop.tv/play and types the 4-letter code.
- Pick a game and everyone plays at the same time, in rounds of a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play on my own?
Yes: if you’re the only one in the room, the TV plays black at an easy level.
Can we play remotely?
sofapop is made for playing together in the same room: everyone watches the same TV and uses their own phone.
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