Chess Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

mercor · via Himalayas ·

Budget / Salary$90–90
TypeContract
LocationIndia
Posted1 hour ago
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.

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