Rachel and Steven play games of chess. If either wins two consecutive games s/he is declared the champion.
The probability that Rachel will win any given game is 0.6.The probability that Steven will win any given game is 0.3.There is a 0.1 probability that any given game is drawn.The probability that neither is the champion after at most three games is .
Find the value of .
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