Player 1 can ensure victory by starting in the middle with X, forcing Player 2 to play O, leaving no safe moves for Player 2 after that.
If Player 2 places an O in the corner after Player 1’s start, Player 1 should then place an O in the opposite corner, effectively ensuring a win.
In cases where Player 2 places an O on the side instead of a corner, Player 1 has a sequence that leads to victory by utilizing corners.
This variant of tic-tac-toe introduces new strategies, yet the fundamental winning sequences remain clear through careful planning and anticipation of the opponent's moves.
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