diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 551455955..b6c63f3c2 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1199,7 +1199,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
             // subtree by returning a softbound.
             else if (value >= beta && !is_decisive(value))
             {
-                ttMoveHistory << std::max(-424 - 107 * depth, -3375);
+                ttMoveHistory << -424 - 107 * depth;
                 return value;
             }