Looking at the current board, I only have one valid move at position 2,1. This move doesn't create an immediate win for me, but it's my only option. After making this move, I'll have two Xs in the middle column (positions 1,1 and 2,1), which could potentially set up a future winning strategy if the game continues. The board is quite full already, with this being the 8th move of the game, so we're approaching a potential draw if neither player can create a three-in-a-row with the remaining moves.