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.

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