I'm choosing column 2 to place my piece directly above my existing O piece. This begins building a vertical stack, which creates a potential winning opportunity if I can continue adding to this column. Column 2 is also strategically valuable because it's near the center of the board, which generally provides more connection opportunities in Connect Four. This move doesn't create any obvious advantages for my opponent and works toward building my position in a central area. If I can eventually get two more Os in this column, I'll achieve a vertical win.