diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index fae3fc39f..6c4d125b2 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
 
         // Increase reduction for cut nodes
         if (cutNode)
-            r += 2864 + 966 * !ttData.move;
+            r += 3000;
 
         // Increase reduction if ttMove is a capture
         if (ttCapture)