I'll place my X at position 2,1 (bottom-middle). This is a strong strategic move because it creates a fork - two simultaneous threats that my opponent can't block with a single move. After playing at 2,1, I'll have two Xs in the bottom row (positions 2,0 and 2,1), threatening to win by completing the row at 2,2. At the same time, I'll have two Xs in the middle column (positions 1,1 and 2,1), threatening to win by playing at 0,1. With this fork, I force my opponent to block one threat, allowing me to win on the next move by executing the other threat.