I evaluated both potential moves (0,1) and (2,1) and found that neither immediately wins, nor do they allow any opponent forks that could lead to a loss. Placing an O at (0,1) complements my existing mark at (0,0) on the top row, and while it doesn’t create an immediate win, it keeps the game balanced and prevents any potential threats. Since both moves ultimately lead to the full board and a draw with perfect play, I choose (0,1) as it is a natural continuation that maintains control.