There was no applause, nor were there any cheers, following the announcement. No, the only thing followed was silence, probably with the sound of the pieces hitting the board mixing with the clock getting slammed could be heard echoing in the air.
Right after the first move ceremony was over, everyone had their eyes on their respective game immediately, forgetting that the man was still there.
Sheva himself pulled the pawn that Master Utut moved back to its original square. Fortunately, the ceremonial move was just that—ceremonial. It didn't count as a real first move from the player, so if it was not something that the player themselves prepared beforehand, the player was allowed to pull back the move and start with a brand-new opening.
