diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index a22df12c..f5395f98 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1032,7 +1032,6 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
                 history += 69 * thisThread->mainHistory[us][move.from_to()] / 32;
 
                 lmrDepth += history / 6992;
-                lmrDepth = std::max(lmrDepth, -1);
 
                 // Futility pruning: parent node (~13 Elo)
                 if (!ss->inCheck && lmrDepth < 15