After analyzing the board, I noticed that one of my O pieces is already in column 2 at the bottom (row 5). Dropping another O in column 2 will land at row 4, building a contiguous vertical pair—a setup that can later force a vertical threat. In contrast, moves in more central columns like column 4 might look tempting for a diagonal setup, but due to gravity and the already‐placed pieces, the vertical buildup in column 2 appears more promising and harder for the opponent to ignore. Thus, I choose column 2 to strengthen my position and prepare for future winning threats.