Why is this move Be6 a mistake or a blunder?

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BharatArora23

In the current set up, i played Be6,

BharatArora23

*Black's d5 pawn is under attack by queen and knight. There is only 1 defender(Queen) and hence, played bishop( Bc8-> Be6). Thanks.

m3taphys
I’m not sure but your King and Queen are rather exposed in this position. If white plays Nf3 forcing you to take, and takes back with his Queen, he can then discover check on the king AND attack the Queen with his bishop unless you use your 1 move correctly.
BharatArora23

Thanks m3taphys happy.png.. Makes sense

m3taphys

My pleasure

Deranged

Be6 is way too passive.

You should look for a more active defence, like Bb4.

The other benefit of Bb4 is you want to develop your kingside as fast as possible, so that you can finally get your king off that horrible f7 square on to the relatively safe g8 square, without permanently trapping your rook on h8 in the process.

m3taphys
Deranged wrote:

Be6 is way too passive.

You should look for a more active defence, like Bb4.

The other benefit of Bb4 is you want to develop your kingside as fast as possible, so that you can finally get your king off that horrible f7 square on to the relatively safe g8 square, without permanently trapping your rook on h8 in the process.

Yeah, urr that's what I meant to say...

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BharatArora23

Thanks for your suggestion Deranged happy.png

Yes Pfren, I did a mistake and inaccuracy in opening..And somehow managed to save piece but got king into open playground 

BharatArora23

This is what i did sad.png