Chess Expert (1800+ ELO), Game Reconstruction & Transcript Correction

AI Training & Evaluation • Independent Contractor • Remote • Weekly Payouts

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We're hiring strong chess players to help build a high-quality chess dataset for an AI research partner:

• Transcript Correction, Watch a video of a strong player narrating a game and fix speech-to-text errors in the commentary transcript (piece names, squares, moves). The form syncs the transcript to the video (click a word to jump there).
• Game Reconstruction (the main task), Working ONLY from the corrected transcript (no video, no searching for the source game), rebuild the full game on an analysis board (lichess/chess.com) and paste the PGN. Then determine whether the transcript uniquely specifies the complete game; if not, itemize the minimal missing information needed.

You're a fit if you

The Chess Expert (1800+ ELO), Game Reconstruction & Transcript Correction role is a remote contract position. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

• Are rated 1800+ ELO (FIDE or online equivalent)
• Read algebraic notation fluently and are comfortable using an analysis board
• Have a strong ear for spoken chess commentary and careful attention to detail

Details

• Pay: $90 per hour (hourly)
• Commitment: Flexible • remote
• Eligible locations: United States
• Platform: Mercor (weekly payouts via Stripe or Wise)

Submit your application via the link below. Qualified candidates move through Mercor's short AI interview and selection process. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.