I'm choosing the center position (1,1) as my opening move because it's strategically the strongest first play in Tic-Tac-Toe. The center controls four possible winning lines - horizontal, vertical, and both diagonals - giving me the most opportunities to create a three-in-a-row. From this position, I can develop multiple winning threats as the game progresses, forcing my opponent to play defensively. Taking the center also prevents my opponent from utilizing this advantageous position themselves.