How can I deal with bxf2?

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RAIF999
I often come against players who sacrifice their bishop to make sure I cannot castle, and most of the time I lose these games because the opponent starts attacking my king after that. How can I take care of those type of players?
Strangemover

Don't panic, make the most active moves possible, develop your pieces quickly whilst preventing checkmate threats. Remember in this situation your opponent has made an unjustified sacrifice and you therefore have a better position. All you must do is ensure your king is safe (eg castle by hand Nf3, Re1 or Rf1, Kg1). So look carefully to find the best moves because if you do you will be winning.

RAIF999
Thanks for all the suggestions
PP3LJ

You can also develop your rook to f1 and dodge your King in the space after your bishop and knight are developed.

friedmelon

Be3?

penandpaper0089

You need to respect your opponent's threats. Some early Bxf7/...Bxf2 moves are completely unsound but if you stop playing well after you get the piece then the fact that the opponent is a piece down may no longer be relevant.

 

A typical example: