It was fought between forces of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, led by Ramsz Krzykowski, against the cavalry of the State of the Teutonic Order, led by Ludwig von Helfenstein, and John von Blanckenstein.

In 1455, during the Thirteen Years' War, the forces of the State of the Teutonic Order, besieged Polish-controlled Kneiphof.

As such, local pro-Polish population organized a force of 2 000 soldiers, led by Ramsz Krzykowski, to be sent to Kneiphof, to help in the battle.

In the morning of 25 May 1455, the rebel forces were attacked by the Teutonic cavalry, that consisted of 550 cavalrymen, that was led by Ludwig von Helfenstein, and John von Blanckenstein.

In the battle, on Polish side, died between 800 and 1000 people, and 300 were taken captive.