Let's organize a tournament.

By the way, it's a good idea. We just need to figure out how to choose the captains – probably by drawing lots or using a rating-based criterion. And then, a draft.

I think choosing the captains is very simple. Select players who have played the most games and know many others well (or, like me, are not known at all). Let them choose players in order. Let the Tournament Committee (AK) select a few more candidates than needed. Then, somehow, draw lots among them))) Or put each one in a poll, like "Yes" or "No," and have those who registered for the tournament vote. Whoever gets the most votes becomes the captain.
It would be more interesting to make the group stage in two stages... with groups of 6 people. 4 people advance to the next round. The "weakest link" is eliminated, like in the TV show.
These are my thoughts.