diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index e5c485fc..6c7069e0 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ void MainThread::search() {
 
   // Check if there are threads with a better score than main thread.
   Thread* bestThread = this;
-  if (Options["MultiPV"] == 1 && !Skill(Options["Skill Level"]).enabled())
+  if (!easyPlayed && Options["MultiPV"] == 1 && !Skill(Options["Skill Level"]).enabled())
       for (Thread* th : Threads)
           if (   th->completedDepth > bestThread->completedDepth
               && th->rootMoves[0].score > bestThread->rootMoves[0].score)