I'm choosing the center position (1,1) for my first move because it's strategically the strongest opening in Tic-Tac-Toe. The center controls the maximum number of potential winning lines - four in total (horizontal, vertical, and both diagonals). This gives me the most flexibility for future moves and forces my opponent to respond defensively. If my opponent takes a corner next, I can block their potential winning lines while simultaneously developing my own. The center position maximizes my winning chances from the start.