Black Draughts King Symbol
⛃ represents the black king piece in draughts/checkers notation.
U+26C3
⛃ is a Unicode symbol commonly labeled Black Draughts King. It’s used to depict a king piece in draughts and checkers contexts. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript forms.
Black Draughts King Symbol Meaning
⛃ (U+26C3) is the Unicode character named BLACK DRAUGHTS KING. It visually denotes a king piece for the black side in draughts/checkers. In game notations, UI mockups, and teaching material, it helps distinguish ordinary pieces from promoted “king” pieces, which typically move differently than non-king pieces. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be used anywhere text is supported—such as chat messages, document icons, or simple board diagrams—without needing images. Its meaning is most consistent in draughts/checkers-oriented content rather than general board-game notation.
Common uses
- •Building a draughts/checkers game UI where king pieces are labeled with a single character
- •Creating printable lesson sheets or rule explanations that show piece differences
- •Annotating moves or positions in text-based game records and chat logs
- •Designing simple board diagrams in documents or spreadsheets
- •Adding a compact visual marker for “black king” in mobile or web apps
Examples
⛃ Black Draughts King Symbol
- ⛃Black king: ⛃
- ⛃Move to C4 with ⛃
- ⛃Current position includes ⛃ on the board.
- ⛃Protect your ⛃ during the endgame.
- ⛃Opponent promotes to a king: ⛃
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26C3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⛃ | |
| HTML Code | ⛃ | |
| CSS | \26C3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9923 | |
| Decimal | 9923 |
How to type Black Draughts King Symbol (⛃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9923 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 26C3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 26C3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 26c3, 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 BLACK DRAUGHTS KING, representing the black king piece in draughts/checkers.
What is the Unicode code point for ⛃?
Its Unicode code point is U+26C3.
How can I copy ⛃ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⛃.
How do I use ⛃ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\26C3. JavaScript escape: \\u{26C3}.