diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 3a161fee..ab8825f8 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1028,8 +1028,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
 
                 lmrDepth += history / 3459;
 
-                Value futilityValue =
-                  ss->staticEval + (bestValue < ss->staticEval - 47 ? 137 : 47) + 142 * lmrDepth;
+                Value futilityValue = ss->staticEval + (bestMove ? 47 : 137) + 142 * lmrDepth;
 
                 // Futility pruning: parent node
                 if (!ss->inCheck && lmrDepth < 12 && futilityValue <= alpha)