Multiple choice general knowledge 1.viswanadhan anand retained the FIDE world chess championship defeating whom? veselin tapolav bulgarian taplav vital jenson john mardhen Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Viswanathan Anand retained his FIDE World Chess Championship title in 2010 by defeating Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria. The match was held in Sofia and ended 6.5-5.5 in Anand's favor.