Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♙ has the Unicode code point U+2659. 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+2659 to binary:
00100110 01011001. 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 10011001
WHITE CHESS PAWN·U+2659
♙
Character Information
Code Point
U+2659
HEX
2659
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 99 | 11100010 10011001 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 59 | 00100110 01011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 59 26 | 01011001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 59 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 59 26 00 00 | 01011001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♙
URI Encoded
%E2%99%99
Description
The Unicode character U+2659 represents the White Chess Pawn, a significant piece in the game of chess. In digital text, this symbol is commonly used to denote the white pawn in various online forums, gaming platforms, and applications that involve chess. As one of the most recognized symbols in the chess notation system, the White Chess Pawn is a crucial component in representing chess moves and positions. The use of this character extends beyond casual play, as it is also employed in chess engines, databases, and analytics tools for both professional players and enthusiasts alike. As part of the Unicode Standard, the White Chess Pawn provides a universally recognized and accessible way to communicate about chess, bridging linguistic barriers and fostering cultural exchange among players worldwide.
How to type the ♙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9817 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.