Chess Expert - Game Analyst

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

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