I found a solution that suits me: \setuphead[chapter][page=] -- Dmitriy 07.08.2013, 15:51, "Dmitriy Tokarev" :

Hi list,

I need help to undestand this effect: If setuphead[chapter][page=no] and after figure start a new chapter, than figure is moved to the page 2, although on page 1 space is enough. Thanks.

\setuppapersize[A5][A5] \setupbodyfont[10pt] \setuphead[chapter][page=no] \showframe

\starttext \chapter {One}

\dorecurse{2}{\input{knuth}}

\placefigure[here][figure]{Description} {\externalfigure[figure][width=5cm,height=2.0cm]}

% if setuphead[chapter][page=no] and this comment transform to text, than figure moves to page 1. What do I need to figure always placing on page 1?

\chapter {Two}

\stoptext

-- Dmitriy