Chess Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

- United States - original posting ->
Status
Open
Remote policy
Remote
Employment type
Not stated
Salary
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Categories
Chess-Expert, Game-Reconstruction-Specialist, Chess-Analyst, AI-Training-Data-Specialist, Transcript-Correction-Specialist, Chess-Tutor, Chess-Instructor, Chess-Coach
Source
himalayas
First observed
2026-08-13 17:51 UTC
Last seen
2026-08-13 17:51 UTC
Source claims posted
2026-08-13 17:26 UTC
Consecutive misses
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What the posting says

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)

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Originally posted on Himalayas

Quality

Completeness: 50%
Honesty: 100%

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