I'm choosing the top-left corner (0,0) as my first move. When the opponent takes the center, playing in a corner is a strong strategic response. This positioning will allow me to potentially create multiple winning paths later in the game, either along the top row (0,0-0,1-0,2), the left column (0,0-1,0-2,0), or the main diagonal (0,0-1,1-2,2). Since the center is already taken by my opponent, I'm setting up for alternate winning patterns. The corner move also prevents my opponent from immediately forming two in a row from the center, giving me more control over the board development.