diff --git a/bots/ai2gtp.py b/bots/ai2gtp.py
index 49d50f0..602acf7 100644
--- a/bots/ai2gtp.py
+++ b/bots/ai2gtp.py
@@ -86,7 +86,6 @@ def malkovich_analysis(cn):
 
 
 while True:
-    p = game.current_node.next_player
     line = input()
     logger.log(f"GOT INPUT {line}", OUTPUT_ERROR)
     if "boardsize" in line: