diff --git a/speedwm.c b/speedwm.c
index d2afa8c..0f411ea 100644
--- a/speedwm.c
+++ b/speedwm.c
@@ -2811,7 +2811,7 @@ keypress(XEvent *e)
 				&& keys[i].func)
 			keys[i].func(&(keys[i].arg));
 		else if (keysym == keys[i].chain && keychain == -1
-                && ev->type == keys[i].type
+                && ev->type != keys[i].type
 				&& CLEANMASK(keys[i].mod) == CLEANMASK(ev->state)
 				&& keys[i].func) {
 			current = 1;