The battle of Quechereguas occurred on 8 April 1814, during the War of Chilean Independence.

Bernardo O' Higgins, the famous Patriot leader, attempted to intervene to prevent this.

Gabino Gaínza had crossed over the Maule river with his forces, advancing northwards.

O' Higgins was unable to pursue him during the day, because of the size of the Royalist force.

During the night, however, O' Higgins secretly made the crossing, marched rapidly to the north and placed himself at the site of Quechereguas, in between the Royalist force and the road to Santiago.