Looking at the current board, I notice two important things:

1. Defensive consideration: If I don't play at 1,0, my opponent could potentially create a winning threat in the middle row by playing there, followed by 1,2 on their next turn.

2. Offensive opportunity: By playing at 1,0, I set up a potential winning line in the left column. I already have Os at positions 0,0 (top-left) and 2,0 (bottom-left). Adding an O at 1,0 would give me two Os in that column with a clear path to victory on my next move.

This move accomplishes both blocking a potential threat from my opponent while setting up my own winning opportunity.