White Chess Knight Symbol
♘ represents the white chess knight character (U+2658) for chess diagrams, UI, and text symbols.
U+2658
The ♘ symbol is the Unicode character for a white chess knight (♘, U+2658). It’s commonly used in chess notation, diagrams, and UI elements that need a clear piece marker. You can copy it directly or insert it using its HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes.
White Chess Knight Symbol Meaning
♘ is the Unicode “WHITE CHESS KNIGHT” character. In chess visuals and notation, it marks the knight piece for the white side. The knight is typically drawn with a horse-like profile and moves in an L-shape (two squares in one direction, then one perpendicular). In text form, the symbol helps communicate positions without relying on images—especially in chess apps, comments, puzzles, and accessibility-friendly interfaces. While it’s specifically intended for the white knight, using it consistently in diagrams (along with the corresponding black knight) makes board reading easier.
Common uses
- •Chess diagrams in articles, blogs, and educational materials
- •Chess game UIs for indicating piece positions or selected pieces
- •Text-based puzzle posts, analysis notes, and study annotations
- •Design elements for gaming profiles, badges, or theme icons
- •Developer documentation or chat messages that reference the white knight
Examples
♘ White Chess Knight Symbol
- ♘Move the ♘ to f3 to develop quickly.
- ♘White’s ♘ on d4 controls key squares.
- ♘After the sacrifice, the ♘ is recaptured.
- ♘Compare the ♘ at f3 versus the ♘ at e1.
- ♘In this diagram, ♘ shows the white knight.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2658 | |
| HTML Entity | ♘ | |
| HTML Code | ♘ | |
| CSS | \2658 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9816 | |
| Decimal | 9816 |
How to type White Chess Knight Symbol (♘)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9816 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2658 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2658. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2658, 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 White Chess Knight symbol mean?
♘ is the Unicode “WHITE CHESS KNIGHT” character. In chess visuals and notation, it marks the knight piece for the white side. The knight is typically drawn with a horse-like profile and moves in an L-shape (two squares in one direction, then one perpendicular). In text form, the symbol helps communicate positions without relying on images—especially in chess apps, comments, puzzles, and accessibility-friendly interfaces. While it’s specifically intended for the white knight, using it consistently in diagrams (along with the corresponding black knight) makes board reading easier.
What Unicode character is ♘?
♘ is the Unicode character named “WHITE CHESS KNIGHT” with code point U+2658.
How do I copy ♘ into my document?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (♘) and paste it into your text editor, CMS, or design tool.
Can I insert ♘ using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
Yes. HTML uses ♘. CSS can use \\2658. JavaScript can use \\u{2658}.
Does ♘ always display correctly?
It should display as a chess knight in most Unicode-capable fonts. If it looks different, try another font that supports the symbol.