Chess Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Chess Expert (1800+ ELO) — Game Reconstruction & Transcript Correction Type: Contract Compensation: $90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Evaluate and correct speech-to-text errors in chess commentary transcripts to ensure accuracy in piece names, squares, and moves. Reconstruct full chess games on an analysis board using corrected transcripts, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Identify and itemize minimal missing information when transcripts do not uniquely specify the complete game. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve the quality of the chess dataset. Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance dataset quality and model performance. Qualifications Must-Have 1800+ ELO rating (FIDE or online equivalent). Fluent in reading algebraic notation. Comfortable using an analysis board. Strong ear for spoken chess commentary. Careful attention to detail. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas