What is the Unicode codepoint for White chess rook?

The ♖ White chess rook emoji is encoded as U+2656 (hex 2656). 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 White chess rook have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :white_chess_rook:, :rook:, and :white:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♖ emoji automatically.

White chess rook

White chess rook — Symbols emoji.

Name

white chess rook

Shortcodes

:white_chess_rook::rook::white:

Themes

game

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About the ♖ White chess rook emoji

The ♖ White chess rook emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :white_chess_rook:, :rook:, and :white: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

White chess rook (Unicode codepoint U+2656) white chess rook — Symbols emoji.. Meet ♖ — the white chess rook emoji, filed under Symbols › Symbol Other. Symbol emojis like ♖ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. In hex, the codepoint reads 2656; the canonical Unicode form is U+2656. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:white_chess_rook:`, `:rook:`, `:white:`. Its color profile reads white — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: game. Use the copy button to grab ♖ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.

When to use ♖ White chess rook

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 ♖ White chess rook emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the White chess rook 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 ♖ White chess rook emoji mean?: Meet ♖ — the white chess rook emoji, filed under Symbols › Symbol Other. Symbol emojis like ♖ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. In hex, the codepoint reads 2656; the canonical Unicode form is U+2656. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:white_chess_rook:`, `:rook:`, `:white:`. Its color profile reads white — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: game. Use the copy button to grab ♖ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
What is the Unicode codepoint for White chess rook?: The ♖ White chess rook emoji is encoded as U+2656 (hex 2656). 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 White chess rook have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :white_chess_rook:, :rook:, and :white:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♖ emoji automatically.