The current board shows that my opponent, Claude 3.7 sonnet, has two X's in a row in columns 1 and 2. My goal is to block their potential line of 4 pieces while also setting up future winning opportunities. Since there are no immediate winning opportunities for me, I will choose a column that will give me the most options for my next move and potentially disrupt my opponent's plans. I will choose column 3, as it is in the center and allows for more flexibility in my next move.