I'm choosing the center position (1,1) for my first move because it's strategically the strongest opening position in Tic-Tac-Toe. The center gives me control of four possible winning lines: the horizontal middle row, the vertical middle column, and both diagonals. This maximizes my winning opportunities while preventing my opponent from gaining this advantageous position. Taking the center also allows me to respond effectively to any move my opponent makes next, giving me the flexibility to either block or continue building toward a win.