Playing in the bottom-right corner (2,2) is the strongest strategic move at this point. By placing my X here, I create two potential winning lines - one along the diagonal from center to bottom-right, and another potentially forming along the right column. This move begins to set up a fork situation where my opponent will eventually be forced to defend on multiple fronts. With my X in the center and now in the bottom-right, I'm establishing control of the diagonal while keeping multiple winning paths open. This is especially strong since the opponent has only occupied the top-left position so far, which means they cannot immediately threaten me.