diff --git a/kitty/boss.py b/kitty/boss.py
index 310d26861..1450daab6 100644
--- a/kitty/boss.py
+++ b/kitty/boss.py
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ class Boss(Thread):
         self.cursor_blinking = True
         self.glfw_window_title = None
         self.action_queue = Queue()
-        self.pending_resize = True
+        self.pending_resize = False
         self.resize_gl_viewport = False
         self.shutting_down = False
         self.screen_update_delay = opts.repaint_delay / 1000.0