// If we are on a cutNode, reduce it based on depth (negative extension) (~1 Elo)
else if (cutNode)
- extension = depth > 8 && depth < 17 ? -3 : -1;
+ extension = depth < 17 ? -3 : -1;
// If the eval of ttMove is less than value, we reduce it (negative extension) (~1 Elo)
else if (ttValue <= value)
assert(PvNode || (alpha == beta - 1));
assert(depth <= 0);
+ // Check if we have an upcoming move that draws by repetition, or
+ // if the opponent had an alternative move earlier to this position.
+ if ( depth < 0
+ && pos.rule50_count() >= 3
+ && alpha < VALUE_DRAW
+ && pos.has_game_cycle(ss->ply))
+ {
+ alpha = value_draw(pos.this_thread());
+ if (alpha >= beta)
+ return alpha;
+ }
+
Move pv[MAX_PLY+1];
StateInfo st;
ASSERT_ALIGNED(&st, Eval::NNUE::CacheLineSize);