question about why this is an inaccuracy

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bazoo123

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/19695128553?tab=analysis

8....NF2

i'm thinking it's an inaccuracy, because the opponent gets to eventually long castle and develop his pawns while chasing my knight off..  Is that right?

Whereas 8..BF2+ prevents him castling, and the bishop can move off in one go.

 

oPhilipz

Nxf2 is an inaccuracy because Bxf2+ forces the king to move which prevents castling, and in both cases both pieces can be saved. Preventing castling is a better advantage than the other move, that's why it's inaccurate.