diff --git a/server/CGameHandler.cpp b/server/CGameHandler.cpp
index 473ad5ae6..40e684973 100644
--- a/server/CGameHandler.cpp
+++ b/server/CGameHandler.cpp
@@ -6642,6 +6642,8 @@ void CGameHandler::runBattle()
 			}
 		}
 	}
+	// it is possible that due to opening spells one side was eliminated -> check for end of battle
+	checkBattleStateChanges();
 
 	bool firstRound = true;//FIXME: why first round is -1?