diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 3553065f..aae3625a 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1152,7 +1152,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
 
         // Decrease reduction if position is or has been on the PV (~4 Elo)
         if (ss->ttPv && !likelyFailLow)
-            r -= cutNode && tte->depth() >= depth ? 3 : 2;
+            r -= 1 + (cutNode && tte->depth() >= depth) + (ttValue > alpha);
 
         // Decrease reduction if opponent's move count is high (~1 Elo)
         if ((ss - 1)->moveCount > 7)