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Chess Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr
mercor · Remote — United States
Remote
Job overview
- Location
- Remote — United States
- Workplace
- Remote
- Employment type
- Contract / freelance
- Experience level
- Mid level
- Date posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked at the source
- Oct 13, 2026
- Job source
- via Himalayas
Requirements
• 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
Visa and relocation
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Job description
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
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Originally posted on Himalayas
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Job source: via Himalayas
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