diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 4dfdbaaf..4bc6109e 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1169,7 +1169,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
 
         // Increase reduction for cut nodes
         if (cutNode)
-            r += 2608;
+            r += 2608 + 1024 * !ttData.move;
 
         // Increase reduction if ttMove is a capture but the current move is not a capture
         if (ttCapture && !capture)