Preflop Strategy - Facing Raisers

Question 1

50 BBs + - Early Position (UTG & UTG 1/2)

What is your calling range when facing a raise from an optimal raiser who is in early position?

Answer 1

Call: 22+, A2s+, KTs+, QTs+, suited connectors down to 87s, AJo+, KQo

Question 2

50 BBs + - Early Position (UTG & UTG 1/2)

If you wanted to develop a 3-betting strategy, what is your calling/raise range when facing a raise from an optimal raiser who is in early position?

Answer 2

3Bet for Value: QQ+, AQs+, AKo

3-Bet as a Bluff: A2s-A5s, KTs, QTs, suited connectors T9s-87s, AJo, KQo

Call: 22-JJ, ATs-AJs, KJs-KQs, QJs, JTs, AQo