After analyzing the board, I noticed that placing an X at 2,1 (row 2, column 1) creates a fork. With X at (1,1) and (2,2) already on the board, placing an X at (2,1) creates two potential winning lines: one along the bottom row (row 2: with empty spot at 2,0) and one along the middle column (column 1: with empty spot at 0,1). This forces the opponent to block one threat, which will allow us to win on the following move. Therefore, to win as fast as possible, our best move is at position 2,1.