diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index f7390bc2c..b686808f3 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -896,7 +896,7 @@ Value Search::Worker::search(
     // Step 10. Internal iterative reductions
     // For PV nodes without a ttMove as well as for deep enough cutNodes, we decrease depth.
     // (*Scaler) Especially if they make IIR less aggressive.
-    if (!allNode && depth >= (PvNode ? 5 : 7) && !ttData.move)
+    if (!allNode && depth >= 6 && !ttData.move)
         depth--;
 
     // Step 11. ProbCut