diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 086bff34..9b74141b 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1045,7 +1045,7 @@ moves_loop:  // When in check, search starts here
                     singularQuietLMR = !ttCapture;
 
                     // Avoid search explosion by limiting the number of double extensions
-                    if (!PvNode && value < singularBeta - 16 && ss->doubleExtensions <= 12)
+                    if (!PvNode && value < singularBeta - 2 && ss->doubleExtensions <= 12)
                     {
                         extension = 2;
                         depth += depth < 15;