Black Chess Pawn Symbol
♟ represents the black pawn in chess.
U+265F
♟ is the Unicode character for the black chess pawn. It’s commonly used in chess-related text, diagrams, and small icons. You can copy it directly or use its HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Black Chess Pawn Symbol Meaning
The ♟ symbol denotes a black pawn in chess contexts. In chess diagrams, it helps show the position of pieces on a board. In text-based writing, it can stand in for “black pawn” when illustrating strategies, explaining moves, or labeling squares. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character (U+265F), it works well across many modern platforms and fonts that support chess symbols. It’s also useful for lightweight UI elements such as piece selectors, turn indicators, or compact status badges where you want an immediate visual cue without using images.
Common uses
- •Building chess UIs with piece icons for the black pawn
- •Labeling pieces in chess diagrams and teaching materials
- •Creating simple move explanations and turn indicators in text
- •Designing lightweight game stats badges or legends
- •Adding chess-themed decorations to posts and documents
Examples
♟ Black Chess Pawn symbol
- ♟Move: ♟ to e5
- ♟Your ♟ captures on d4.
- ♟Black pieces: ♟ ♞ ♝ ♛ ♚
- ♟Square e5 now contains ♟.
- ♟I sacrificed my ♟ to open a line.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+265F | |
| HTML Entity | ♟ | |
| HTML Code | ♟ | |
| CSS | \265F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9823 | |
| Decimal | 9823 |
How to type Black Chess Pawn Symbol (♟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9823 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 265F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 265F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 265f, 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 does ♟ mean?
♟ is the Unicode symbol for the black chess pawn.
What is the Unicode code point for ♟?
The Unicode code point is U+265F.
How can I copy ♟ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ♟.
Does ♟ work in CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. You can reference it with CSS escape \\265F or JavaScript escape \\u{265F}, depending on your environment.