diff --git a/src/learn/opening_book.h b/src/learn/opening_book.h
index 16207f13..d07fc58b 100644
--- a/src/learn/opening_book.h
+++ b/src/learn/opening_book.h
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 #include <string>
 #include <cstdint>
 #include <memory>
+#include <mutex>
 
 namespace Learner {
 
@@ -20,6 +21,8 @@ namespace Learner {
         {
             assert(fens.size() > 0);
 
+            std::unique_lock lock(mutex);
+
             auto& fen = fens[current_index++];
             if (current_index >= fens.size())
                 current_index = 0;
@@ -39,6 +42,7 @@ namespace Learner {
         }
 
 
+        std::mutex mutex;
         std::string filename;
         std::vector<std::string> fens;
         std::size_t current_index;