I'm choosing the center position (1,1) for my first move because it's strategically optimal. The center controls the maximum number of potential winning lines - both diagonals, the middle row, and the middle column. This gives me four possible winning paths instead of just two or three that I would have from a corner or edge. Taking the center also restricts my opponent's options and forces them to play defensively rather than offensively. In Tic-Tac-Toe, controlling the center is generally considered the strongest opening, particularly when playing first.