diff --git a/common/src/algorithms/movementDirection.ts b/common/src/algorithms/movementDirection.ts
index 5760c1f..cc3ca05 100644
--- a/common/src/algorithms/movementDirection.ts
+++ b/common/src/algorithms/movementDirection.ts
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ export function determineDirection(board: any[], shipLocation: number) {
 	while (true) {
 		// The left side of the board is out of range, nearest ship is always
 		// right
-		if (shipLocation - delta <= 0) {
+		if (shipLocation - delta < 0) {
 			return 1;
 		}