Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♖ has the Unicode code point U+2656. 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+2656 to binary:
00100110 01010110. 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 10010110
WHITE CHESS ROOK·U+2656
♖
Character Information
Code Point
U+2656
HEX
2656
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 96 | 11100010 10011001 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 56 | 00100110 01010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 56 26 | 01010110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 56 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 56 26 00 00 | 01010110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♖
URI Encoded
%E2%99%96
Description
The Unicode character U+2656 represents the WHITE CHESS ROOK, a symbol commonly used in digital text to represent the rook piece in the game of chess. In chess notation, it signifies the rook's movement and position on the board. As an important component of the game, the rook's role is strategic, providing defense and offense capabilities based on its positioning. The WHITE CHESS ROOK character is part of the Chess Symbols block in Unicode, which includes symbols for other chess pieces as well. These symbols are widely used in digital communications related to chess games and positions, enabling players and enthusiasts to discuss and share their experiences with ease. The WHITE CHESS ROOK is particularly significant because it represents the white player's rook, which has a unique set of moves compared to the black player's rook. This distinction highlights the importance of understanding both players' perspectives in the game. Overall, the U+2656 character is an essential tool for those who wish to communicate chess-related information clearly and concisely in digital text.
How to type the ♖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9814 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.