Black Chess Rook Symbol
♜ is the black chess rook symbol, used to represent the rook piece in chess text and interfaces.
U+265C
The ♜ character is a Unicode symbol for the black chess rook. It’s commonly used in chess-related writing, graphics, and user interfaces where a rook needs to be shown clearly. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in software.
Black Chess Rook Symbol Meaning
♜ (U+265C) represents the black rook in chess. In chess diagrams, notation displays often use piece symbols to show positions without relying on textual abbreviations. In writing and educational content, the symbol can help illustrate moves, examples, and puzzles. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, it usually renders consistently across platforms and can be used in chat messages, web pages, and design mockups. Use it when you specifically need the rook piece in black (the dark side), not the white rook or a generic chess icon.
Common uses
- •Chess diagrams and position charts in text or documentation
- •UI icons for chess apps, websites, and board games
- •Educational material explaining rook moves and strategies
- •User-generated content in forums or chat for sharing positions
- •Design elements for game menus, themes, and piece legends
Examples
♜ Black Chess Rook Symbol
- ♜Move the black rook: ♜ to e4.
- ♜In this position, ♜ controls the e-file.
- ♜Black’s rook is on a8: ♜.
- ♜Identify the rook: look for ♜ on the board.
- ♜Promotion setup includes ♜ aiming down a lane.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+265C | |
| HTML Entity | ♜ | |
| HTML Code | ♜ | |
| CSS | \265C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9820 | |
| Decimal | 9820 |
How to type Black Chess Rook Symbol (♜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9820 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 265C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 265C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 265c, 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 the Black Chess Rook symbol mean?
♜ (U+265C) represents the black rook in chess. In chess diagrams, notation displays often use piece symbols to show positions without relying on textual abbreviations. In writing and educational content, the symbol can help illustrate moves, examples, and puzzles. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, it usually renders consistently across platforms and can be used in chat messages, web pages, and design mockups. Use it when you specifically need the rook piece in black (the dark side), not the white rook or a generic chess icon.
What symbol is ♜?
♜ is the black chess rook character (Unicode U+265C).
How can I copy ♜ into my project?
You can copy the character directly (♜), or use its Unicode code point U+265C depending on your environment.
What is the HTML for ♜?
The HTML entity for ♜ is ♜.
Does ♜ always display the same everywhere?
As a standard Unicode character, it is widely supported, but exact appearance can vary slightly by font.