How to Type the Chess Symbols Using Keyboard Shortcuts
The chess symbols (♔ ♕ ♖ ♗ ♘ ♙ ♚ ♛ ♜ ♝ ♞ ♟) can be typed directly on your keyboard using shortcuts. These are useful for writing chess notations, tutorials, or guides without relying on images.
On Windows (Alt Codes): Use the numeric keypad while holding Alt.
White Pieces:
♔ = Alt + 9812
♕ = Alt + 9813
♖ = Alt + 9814
♗ = Alt + 9815
♘ = Alt + 9816
♙ = Alt + 9817
Black Pieces:
♚ = Alt + 9818
♛ = Alt + 9819
♜ = Alt + 9820
♝ = Alt + 9821
♞ = Alt + 9822
♟ = Alt + 9823
On Mac: Press Control + Command + Space → open Character Viewer → search for "chess".
This makes it easy to insert chess symbols into documents, blogs, or social media posts.
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