Chess Expert (1800+ ELO) — Game Reconstruction & Transcript Correction | $90/hr Remote
Overview
This remote, hourly role puts your chess expertise to work for an AI research partner building a high-quality chess dataset. You'll combine sharp listening, careful reading, and board reconstruction skills to correct speech-to-text errors in narrated game transcripts and rebuild complete games from those transcripts alone. The work is detailed and intellectually engaging, paying $90/hour for strong players who can handle ambiguity. It's a unique opportunity to contribute to AI training data while flexing your chess knowledge.
What You'll Do4
- 1Watch narrated game videos and fix transcription errors in the commentary, focusing on piece names, squares, and move notation using a synchronized transcript editor.
- 2Reconstruct entire chess games from a corrected transcript only, using an analysis board on lichess.org or chess.com, and produce accurate PGN output.
- 3Determine whether a transcript fully and uniquely specifies the game; if not, itemize the exact missing moves or information needed to reconstruct it unambiguously.
- 4Work independently with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every move and annotation aligns with the spoken commentary.
Requirements3
- 1Active chess rating of 1800+ ELO (FIDE or comparable online rating).
- 2Fluent reading of algebraic notation and comfortable operating an analysis board on Lichess or Chess.com.
- 3Strong ability to follow spoken chess commentary, catching subtleties in move names and coordinates, with a high bar for accuracy.
Who Should Apply
You're a seasoned chess player who thinks in notation and loves precision. You enjoy puzzle-like work where you have to infer moves from commentary and spot missing details. If you're an 1800+ player with patience for detail and a good ear for spoken chess, this is your kind of gig.
Salary Insight
$90.00 per hour (hourly contract, remote).
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Before applying, warm up by reconstructing a few master games from spoken commentary alone — this will sharpen the exact skills you'll use on the job. Mention your peak rating and chess.com/lichess username in your application.
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