diff --git a/src/search.cpp b/src/search.cpp
index 167209a3..ff6bf335 100644
--- a/src/search.cpp
+++ b/src/search.cpp
@@ -1098,6 +1098,10 @@ moves_loop: // When in check, search starts here
               // If the eval of ttMove is greater than beta, we reduce it (negative extension)
               else if (ttValue >= beta)
                   extension = -2;
+
+              // If the eval of ttMove is less than alpha and value, we reduce it (negative extension)
+              else if (ttValue <= alpha && ttValue <= value)
+                  extension = -1;
           }
 
           // Check extensions (~1 Elo)