What is the Unicode codepoint for Black chess king?

The ♚ Black chess king emoji is encoded as U+265A (hex 265A). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ♚ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ♚ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Black chess king have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_chess_king:, :king:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♚ emoji automatically.

Black chess king

Symbols entry: Black chess king.

Name

black chess king

Shortcodes

:black_chess_king::king::black:

Themes

game

Download as image

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About the ♚ Black chess king emoji

The ♚ Black chess king emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :black_chess_king:, :king:, and :black: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Black chess king (Unicode codepoint U+265A) symbols entry: Black chess king.. Use ♚ when you need a black chess king icon — it ships in every Unicode-compliant keyboard and chat app. ♚ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+265A (265A). Common shortcodes: :black_chess_king:, :king:, :black:. Visually, the dominant palette leans black based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under game tag views. Hit copy and ♚ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use ♚ Black chess king

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair ♚ with game-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ♚ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ♚ Black chess king emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Black chess king emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ♚ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ♚ Black chess king emoji mean?: Use ♚ when you need a black chess king icon — it ships in every Unicode-compliant keyboard and chat app. ♚ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+265A (265A). Common shortcodes: :black_chess_king:, :king:, :black:. Visually, the dominant palette leans black based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under game tag views. Hit copy and ♚ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Black chess king?: The ♚ Black chess king emoji is encoded as U+265A (hex 265A). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ♚ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ♚ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Black chess king have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_chess_king:, :king:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♚ emoji automatically.