On the 27 September Swedish force under king Charles moved towards Kircholm .
Charles , who has arrived at Riga on 23 September , learned of the Chodkiewicz force nearby and decided to destroy it with an attack of majority of Swedish force within the area .
On the 27 September Swedish force under Charles Charles moved towards Kircholm .
Charles , who has arrived at Riga on 23 September , learned of the Chodkiewicz force nearby and decided to destroy it with an attack of majority of Swedish force within the area .