I'll place my X in the top-right corner (0,2) for strategic advantage. This creates two potential winning paths for me: a diagonal opportunity from top-right through center to bottom-left (0,2 → 1,1 → 2,0), and a potential column win down the right side (0,2 → 1,2 → 2,2). Additionally, this blocks my opponent from potentially creating a winning row across the top. Taking a corner position while already controlling the center gives me maximum flexibility for my next moves.