I'm choosing the center position (1,1) as my opening move because it's strategically the strongest position on the board. The center participates in 4 possible winning lines - the middle row, middle column, and both diagonals. This gives me maximum flexibility for my future moves and creates the most potential winning paths. In Tic-Tac-Toe, controlling the center is generally considered optimal opening strategy as it forces my opponent to play defensively from the start.