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The right way to always win at Tic Tac Toe depends on whether you’re going first or second. If you’re going first, put your first “X” in one of the corners. If the other player puts their first “O” anywhere other than the center, you can win every time. Just put your second “X” in another corner so there’s an empty space between your two “X”s. Then, on your next move, put your third “X” in another corner. Now you’ll have two opportunities to win, and your opponent will only be able to block one of them. If your opponent does put their first “O” in the center, follow the same strategy to either win or tie. If you’re going second, there’s no guaranteed way to win unless your opponent makes a mistake, but you can play defense to force a tie. If your opponent plays their first “O” in a corner, always play your first “X” in the center so there's a chance of a tie. Then, watch your opponents moves and try to block them from getting three in a row. Keep reading to learn how to win variations of tic tac toe!