Chess Expert - 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. Ensure accuracy in piece names, squares, and moves. * Develop complete game reconstructions from corrected transcripts using analysis boards like **lichess** or **chess.com**. * Determine the completeness of transcripts in specifying full games. Identify minimal missing information if necessary. * Collaborate asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve dataset quality. Work independently with flexible hours. * Enhance the quality of chess datasets for AI research by providing detailed feedback on game reconstructions. ### Qualifications **Must-Have** * **Rated 1800+ ELO (FIDE or online equivalent).** * **Fluent in reading algebraic notation.** * **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](https://himalayas.app)