I'm choosing column 1 because it allows me to start building toward a horizontal connect four with my existing pieces in columns 2 and 3. If I can later play in column 0, I could create a horizontal win. This move doesn't give my opponent any immediate threats or advantages. It's a strategic move that begins developing my position while keeping my options open. The alternative would be playing in column 4 to block my opponent's potential vertical buildup, but building my own winning opportunity seems more advantageous at this early stage in the game.