Black Chess Bishop Symbol
♝ is the Black Chess Bishop symbol used in chess notation and board diagrams.
U+265D
The symbol ♝ is Unicode’s “BLACK CHESS BISHOP” character. It’s commonly used to represent the bishop piece for the black side in chess-related text and visuals. You can copy it directly or insert it via Unicode escapes in code.
Black Chess Bishop Symbol Meaning
♝ represents the chess piece known as the bishop belonging to the black side. In chess diagrams and move notation contexts that use piece icons, ♝ helps readers distinguish black bishops from white bishops. Outside of chess, it may appear as a decorative icon in UI elements, templates, or game-related graphics. It doesn’t have a widely established everyday meaning beyond chess; its most practical purpose is indicating a black bishop in chess-themed content, such as boards, teaching materials, or analysis exports.
Common uses
- •Chess diagrams and annotated board positions
- •Piece selection icons in chess apps and websites
- •Chat or social posts about chess moves and tactics
- •Designing UI labels for “black bishop”
- •Generating chess content for documents, slides, or thumbnails
Examples
♝ Black Chess Bishop
- ♝Move list: ♝ takes on c5
- ♝Diagram: black pieces include ♝ on f8
- ♝Piece legend: ♝ = black bishop
- ♝Opening notes: develop ♝ early
- ♝Status line: You have two ♝ remaining
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+265D | |
| HTML Entity | ♝ | |
| HTML Code | ♝ | |
| CSS | \265D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9821 | |
| Decimal | 9821 |
How to type Black Chess Bishop Symbol (♝)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9821 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 265D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 265D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 265d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ♝ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode name of ♝?
The Unicode name is “BLACK CHESS BISHOP”.
What is the Unicode code point for ♝?
The code point is U+265D.
How can I paste ♝ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ♝.
What does ♝ mean outside of chess?
It’s primarily a chess icon. Outside of chess contexts, it usually functions as a visual symbol for a black bishop rather than having a broader common meaning.