The Hussite troops, led by Jan Želivský, were defeated by the Catholic Imperial forces of Frederick I of Saxony.

On 16 March 1421, the Hussite troops under the command of Jan Žižka had stormed the town of Chomutov, located a few kilometers west of Brüx, and killed its approximately 2,500 inhabitants.

However, this success meant Frederick I of Saxony was elevated to the rank of Duke and Elector, while Želivský was removed from command shortly after and executed in March 1422.

Despite the defeat, it did not cease altogether attacks from the Hussites against the territories of Saxony and Meissen so that they could not provide military support to the emperor Sigismund.

Since 1421, the city of Brüx, now called Most, holds a festival every year in thanks for deliverance from the Hussites.