Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♟ has the Unicode code point U+265F. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+265F to binary:
00100110 01011111. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011001 10011111
BLACK CHESS PAWN·U+265F
♟
Character Information
Code Point
U+265F
HEX
265F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 9F | 11100010 10011001 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 5F | 00100110 01011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5F 26 | 01011111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 5F | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5F 26 00 00 | 01011111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♟
URI Encoded
%E2%99%9F
Description
The Unicode character U+265F, also known as the BLACK CHESS PAWN, is a popular symbol used extensively in digital text related to chess games, strategies, and discussions. Its typical usage involves representing a pawn in digital chess boards or games, allowing players and enthusiasts to communicate their moves or discuss various game situations without having to describe them verbally. The BLACK CHESS PAWN character is culturally significant in the realm of chess, as it represents one of the most fundamental pieces on the board, often responsible for creating pawn chains and initiating critical tactical maneuvers. It also plays a vital role in the study of chess openings, middlegame tactics, and endgame techniques, making it an indispensable tool for those interested in mastering the game. The BLACK CHESS PAWN character is part of the Chess Symbols block, which includes a variety of other symbols related to chess, further emphasizing its importance in the digital representation of this strategic board game.
How to type the ♟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9823 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.