diff --git a/web/api.py b/web/api.py
index 52c6fae..53c481b 100644
--- a/web/api.py
+++ b/web/api.py
@@ -1053,7 +1053,7 @@ def revise_task(task_id: str, body: TaskRevise):
 
     # KIN-128: On 2nd+ revision, inject analyst as first step for fresh perspective.
     # Guard: skip if analyst is already the first step (idempotent), or if steps is None.
-    if revise_count >= 2 and steps and (not steps or steps[0].get("role") != "analyst"):
+    if revise_count >= 2 and steps and steps[0].get("role") != "analyst":
         analyst_step = {
             "role": "analyst",
             "model": "sonnet",