I'm choosing column 2 for several strategic reasons:

1. It places my piece in between my opponent's two X pieces (at positions 0 and 3), which prevents them from building a potential connection through this space.

2. This move begins to establish my presence near the center of the board, which is typically advantageous in Connect Four as it offers more winning directions.

3. By playing in column 2, I'm starting to build potential diagonal winning paths while not opening up any immediate threats for my opponent.

4. Since it's early in the game, controlling the center region is important for future opportunities.