"Chess Not Checkers" is a 3 Pack from Ryan Blades. Though the 3 Pack may not have a precise or distinctive theme collectively while listening to the songs, the title of the 3 pack represents the thorough/detailed planning of releasing music, as an independent artist, and how to maneuver in an industry, where unfortunately, good music alone may not be enough. Strategizing and executing (with integrity) and all the different avenues an artist can partake, reminds Ryan Blades of the different ways different chess pieces can move...thus making operating in the music business feel like a game of chess, not checkers.