diff --git a/xpra/gtk/examples/initiate_moveresize.py b/xpra/gtk/examples/initiate_moveresize.py
index bcab5871fd..e68ee36418 100755
--- a/xpra/gtk/examples/initiate_moveresize.py
+++ b/xpra/gtk/examples/initiate_moveresize.py
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ def initiate_move(*_args):
 
     def btn_callback(_btn, _event, direction):
         cancel()
-        x, y = get_root_window().get_pointer()[:2]
+        x, y = get_root_window().get_pointer()[1:3]
         source_indication = 1    #normal
         button = 1
         initiate(x, y, direction, button, source_indication)