Chess Specialist - Fully Remote

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.